2006 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 589 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 58 involved a crash and 18 involved a fire. 42 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleFeb 23, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 7, 2008
FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE ATTACHED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FITTING MAY SWELL OVER TIME AND LOSE RETENTION FORCE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FITTING DURING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD BACKFIRE. SHOULD THE HOSE DETACH FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SEVERAL BRAKE APPLICATIONS WITH POWER ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED.
ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED, THE DRIVER WILL HAVE FOUNDATION BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT WITH INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT. REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A RUBBER HOSE ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsOct 25, 2007
CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SPYDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SPYDER AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 25, 2007
CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SONAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SONAR AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 14, 2007
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. FR390-B001L AND FR390-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS IS UNSTABLE INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Campaign 06E060000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Interior lightingFeb 6, 2006
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
THIS ERROR COULD PREVENT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING IF THE ABS MODULE EVER BECAME INOPERATIVE.
DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Tires, tread/beltNov 21, 2005
CERTAIN CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR OWL, CONTITRAC TR BSW, GENERAL GRABBER TR BSW, AND CONTITRAC BSW TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 11, 2005, AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD TRUCKS AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN WEAR PREMATURELY WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.
AFFECTED TIRES MAY NOT MEET THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CONTINUED USE OF THE AFFECTED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE OR MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.
CONTINENTAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL AT 704-588-5895.
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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorNov 9, 2005
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
Campaign 05V520000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
589 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 21, 2008, crash
BRAKE BOOSTER RECALL NOTICE ON 2006 F150 HARLEY. ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2008 I LEFT MY VEHICLE IN PARAMUS FORD N.J. FOR RECALL REPAIR AND OTHER ISSUES. WHEN I RETURNED THE MANAGER DIDN'T HAVE TIME FOR RECALL. ON SEPTEMBER 26, 08 I HIT ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE BRAKES DIDN'T STOP. I HOPE THAT SOMEONE LOOKS INTO THESE BRAKING SYSTEM BECAUSE THIS WAS A SCARY ACCIDENT WITH OUT BEING PREPARED. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 7, 2008
ODOMETER STARTED BLINKING AND JUST QUICK WORKING, DEALER DOES NOT RECOGNIZE A RECALL FOR A ELECTRONIC FAILURE. IT SEEMS NUMEROUS FORD VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. DEALER WANT TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CLUSTER FOR A SMALL FEE OF 700.00. FORD KNOWS IT IS A ISSUE BUT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 2, 2008
FORD TRUCK LOSSES THROTTLE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE GOES INTO IDLE AND THROTTLE IS NOT RESPONSIVE. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN TRAFFIC TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 22, 2008
PULSATING BRAKES AT 12K MILES - DEALER CHOSE TO TURN THE ROTORS PER FORD. PULSATING BRAKES AGAIN AT 20K - IDENTIFIED BY DEALER TO TURN ROTORS AGAIN - "THEY ARE WITHIN FORD SPECS REQUIRING TURNING VS. REPLACING". CONTACTED FORD - (OF COURSE, THOSE THAT ANSWER THE PHONE ARE NOT TECHNICAL - SO THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE SPECS OR PROVIDE THEM) EXPLAINED THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM - SHOULD REPLACE. FORD HAD IDENTIFIED THAT THESE ROTORS ARE WITHIN SPEC - WILL NOT REPLACE WILL ONLY TURN. LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDES FOR REPAIR IF AVAILABLE - NOT REPLACE. 2 TURNS IN 20K ON A VEHICLE THAT IS 3 YEARS OLD. NOT ACCEPTABLE. $38K VEHICLE AND $400 WARRANTY REPAIR FOR NEW ROTORS IS TOO MUCH FOR FORD TO SWALLOW. NICE WARRANTY - QUESTION IS, WILL THE ROTORS OUTLAST THE WARRANTY?? *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Structure, Sep 12, 2008
THE ENGINE STALLED AND A MECHANIC LATER DETERMINED THAT A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER WAS FOUND IN THE GAS TANK. PRIOR TO THE STALL THE TRUCK HAD BEEN KEPT IN A LOCATION WHERE IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR SOMEONE TO PUT WATER INTO THE TANK. WHEN I EXPLAINED THIS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP MECHANIC, HE INDICATED THAT HE PERSONALLY HAD SEEN OTHER CASES WHERE WATER HAD MYSTERIOUSLY APPEARED IN A FORD F150 GAS TANK WHICH APPEARED TO BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE FACT THAT RAIN WATER LANDING INSIDE THE TRUCKS BOX DRIPS THROUGH THE SEAMS AND RIVETS OF THE BOX DIRECTLY ONTO THE FUEL PUMP PASSING INTO THE GAS TANK WHEN IT REMAINS PARKED FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN I GOOGLED "WATER IN THE FUEL TANK", I FIND THAT THE FIRST ITEM TO COME UP IS FORD F150 OWNERS DESCRIBING THE INEXPLICABLE DISCOVERY OF SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF WATER IN THEIR GAS TANK! (PLEASE TRY GOOGLING THIS YOURSELF. ) *TR
Visibility, Aug 29, 2008
DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP ABOUT 75% OF THE TIME. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A FORD DEALER TO BE CHECKED AND THEY SAID THE ELECTRICAL BOX IN THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN THE GENTLEMAN WENT TO CHECK THE PRICE FOR THE PART HE SAID HE COULD NOT ORDER IT BECAUSE THEY WERE OUT OF STOCK DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND FOR THE PART. HE ALSO STATED THAT SINCE THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE IT LEAD HIM TO BELIEVE THERE IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS RIGHT NOW. PERSONALLY, I KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM BECAUSE I KNOW THREE OTHER PEOPLE WHO OWN FORDS AND THEY HAVE PROBLEMS TOO. MY MOTHER-IN-LAW HAS A FORD EXPLORER WHICH HAD THE SAME PROBLEM TWO YEARS AGO, THANKFULLY SHE WAS ABLE TO GET IT FIXED THROUGH A RECALL. WE FEEL THAT A VEHICLE THAT IS TWO YEARS OLD SHOULD NOT BE HAVING SUCH A PROBLEM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM FOR ALL FORD VEHICLES, NOT JUST THE F150, AND YOU WILL SEE A HUGE PROBLEM. WE FEEL IT IS TIME FOR A RECALL. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Aug 17, 2008
MODERATE TO SEVERE WHEEL VIBRATION IN STEERING SINCE 2006. IT REMAINS UNREPAIRED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BY THE DEALERSHIP WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. I'M NOW BEING TOLD TO "LIVE" WITH THE SHIMMY AND IT SHOULD BE "EXPECTED". *TR
Power train, Aug 1, 2008
I HAVE A 06 FORD F150 THAT I PARKED THEN REMOVED THE KEYS 5 MINS. LATER HOP IN TO START MY TRUCK I WOULD NO TURN OVER . I HAD POWER THE TRUCK READ THAT IT WAS IN PARK . CALL FORD FOR ROAD SIDE AT 39,000 I WAS TOLD THAT I DIDN'T HAVE ROAD SIDE SO MY HUSBAND SHOWED UP HE COULD SEE WHY IT WAS DOING THIS? UNTIL HE PUSHED OFF THE TRUCK AND IT ROLLED BACK THEN IT STARTED CALLED A DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT THEY COULDN'T SEE THE UNTIL 4 DAYS LATER AND IT HAPPEN 2 MORE TIMES AND THE DEALER TELLS ME I WARRANTY AND THEY STILL WANT TO CHARGE ME $155.00 FOR TO HOUR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 23, 2008, crash
HORN DIDN'T BLOW LOUD ENOUGH AND I HIT A GRASSHOPPER. TOOK THE GRASSHOPPER TO THE EMERGENCY VET CLINIC FOR STITCHES. THIS COST ME 110 DOLLARS. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jul 21, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE BRAKE BOOST VACUUM HOSE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS. A FEW DAYS LATER, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR BUMPER WAS HANGING DOWN SLIGHTLY. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE REAR QUARTER PANEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS DENTED. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE DAMAGE MUST HAVE BEEN DONE AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT EACH DEALER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES DONE AT THE TIME OF REPAIR AND ADVISED HIM TO SPEAK WITH THE DEALER FOR COMPENSATION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,950 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,000. UPDATED 09/15/08 *BF UPDATED 09/18/08. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 18, 2008
I WAS DRIVING MY 06 FORD TRUCK 4.6 ENGINE ON FREEWAY MOTOR FAILED, LOUD NOISE COMING FROM MOTOR AND LOOSE OF POWER. I WAS NEARLY INVOLVED IN MAJOR COLLISION TRYING TO GET TRUCK OFF THE FREEWAY. I HAD A MECH. LOOK AT TRUCK HE TOLD ME THAT IT BLEW A SPARK PLUG, TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER I PURCHASED FROM NEW. THESE PLUGS HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED OR WORKED ON, FACTORY PLUGS. THE TRUCK HAS 36,000 MILE WARR. AND I HAVE 42,000 MILES ON TRUCK. FORD WILL NOT OWN UP TO FULL PAYMENT ON THIS REPAIR. THERE IS REPAIR BILL FOR 3000.00 AND I KNOW NOW THIS IS A FORD DEFECT FROM INTERNET RESEARCH. I NEED SOME HELP, MY TRUCK IS STILL IN SHOP I DO NOT HAVE MONEY TO MAKE THIS REPAIR. SOMEONE PLEASE CONTACT ME, I NEED HELP FROM FORD AND FROM THE DEALERSHIP WERE TRUCK IS STILL AT, CAN NOT BE DRIVEN AND I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 17, 2008
I OWN A 2006 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW 4X4. IT HAS ABOUT 90,000 MILES ON IT. MY MOTOR HAS KNOCKED SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES TO TRY AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT HAS A 5.4 L ENGINE IN IT. I HAVE HAD THE PLUGS REPLACED WHICH COST ME 800 DOLLARS DUE TO THE MECHANICS BREAKING TWO PLUGS AND I HAD TO PAY THEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. MY ISSUE, IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR KNOCKING/TAPPING WHEN IDLING. IF SO HOW CAN IT BE FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT HELP. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Jul 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. AFTER THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, THE DEALER CHANGED THE STARTER AND THE FAILURE APPEARED TO BE REMEDIED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKES EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAL FAILED IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEALS IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO EMIT A RED, GREASY SUBSTANCE ON THE WHEEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKES OPERATED IN THAT MANNER, BUT THE CONTACT DISAGREED BY STATING THAT THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT. THE DEALER FINALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE IN; HOWEVER, THEY ONLY WASHED OFF THE GREASE. THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE CONTACT'S INFORMATION, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. MOST RECENTLY, SHE HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AND BRAKING. THE NOISE WAS DESCRIBED AS A CRACKING SOUND. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,380 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
Visibility, Jul 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150 EXTENDED CAB. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A STRESS CRACK DEVELOPED IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THERE WAS NO CRACK ON THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE TO INDICATE THAT SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 09/10/08 *BF UPDATED 09/19/08. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 2, 2008
I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM FORD THAT THERE IS A BRAKE VACUUM PROBLEM THAT IS DANGEROUS AND MAY CAUSE TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. I WAS TOLD BY LOCAL DEALERS THAT THE 1) PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR VEHICLES ALREADY PAID FOR... 2) FORD IS ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFICATION OF PART FAILURE AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE (EVEN THOUGH I AM STILL UNDER WARRANTY... 3)PART FAILURE NOTICES WERE HELD EVEN THOUGH THE DEALERS KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V208000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) IN JUNE OF 2008. HE CONSULTED SEVERAL DEALERS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERFORMED, AND ALL OF THEM STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT HE COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 19, 2008
BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE DETACHED LEAVING ME WITH ALMOST A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 13, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED. THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED, AND WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BACK UP THE VEHICLE, HE REALIZED THAT THE POWER BRAKES FAILED. HE STRUCK A VEHICLE PARKED BEHIND HIM. THE BRAKES WERE EXTREMELY HEAVY AND THERE WAS NO POWER ASSIST. FOUR DAYS LATER, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED HIM THAT THE VACUUM HOSE WAS LOOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER ASSIST FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT FILED A CONSUMER REVIEW REQUEST WITH THE DEALER TO APPLY FOR AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT HIS REQUEST WAS DENIED. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH, THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT HIS FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V208000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS); HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 11, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT'S FOOT SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE FRONT END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,345 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. UPDATED 07/10/08. *LJ UPDATED 07/08/08
Tires, Jun 3, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR OWL TIRES, SIZE 255/70R17 (NA). "THE AGE OF TIRES", A PROGRAM THE CONTACT SAW ON THE NEWS, MADE HIM INSPECT HIS TIRES. HE NOTICED THAT THE TIRE'S WEEKS AND YEAR WERE MISSING FROM ALL FOUR TIRES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05T022000 (TIRES:TREAD/BELT) WAS REFERENCED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16,500.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 2, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT STRUCK A TREE. SHE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AN AMBULANCE AND SUSTAINED RIB FRACTURES AND CONTUSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V2078000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS) WAS REFERENCED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE BEGAN GRINDING, AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ROY ANDERSON FORD OF WAYCROSS STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V208000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 69,000. UPDATED 07/22/08 *BF UPDATED
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 28, 2008
BRAKES ROTORS WARPED AT 14,000 I HAD THE TRUCK IN FOUR TIMES SENSE IT HAPPENED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 43,500. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON TWO OCCASIONS BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. AS OF MAY 16, 2008, THE DEALE HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,737. UPDATED 06/16/08 *BF
Air bags, Tires, May 16, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. AS A RESULT, HE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. HE HAS PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 28,000.