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.
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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.
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Representative owner complaints
589 reports, newest first.
Tires, Jan 23, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TO REPLACE TWO FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WITHIN SIX MONTHS DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRES. THERE IS ALSO A FRONT END VIBRATION AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO ALIGNED TWICE AT THAT TIME. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES AND THE VIBRATION AND TIRE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE TIRE INFORMATION WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,239.
Steering, Jan 22, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID FORWARD. THE MOMENTUM OF THE VEHICLE PUSHED FORWARD, BUT THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP AND PREVENTED IT FROM TURNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,500. UPDATED 02-14-08. *KB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 18, 2008
BRAKE FAILURE - EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS WAS REPORTED BY SOMEBODY ELSE ON ODI ID#10214592. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 16, 2008
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COMPLETELY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. BROUGHT TO TWO DEALERSHIPS WHO ADVISED THAT PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO NATIONWIDE ISSUE AND OFFERED NO ETA ON PART AVAILABILITY. ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE. COMPANY TRUCK IS ONLY SLIGHTLY OVER ONE YEAR OLD (10 DAYS) AND IS STILL UNDER DEALER WARRANTLY. SPOKE WITH NATIONWIDE CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVES WHO HAVE DENIED PROBLEM WITH CLUSTER EXISTS DESPITE ORDER BACKLOG AND HAVE BEEN TOLD NOTHING CAN BE DONE. SPOKE WITH MANUFACTURER(ELECTRA-SOUND) WHO ADVISED PART NOT MADE FOR MONTHS AND NO ETA ON WHEN MANUFACTURING WILL BEGIN. NO RESOLUTION FROM FORD. INVESTIGATION OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS ON FORD 500'S NOTED. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 12, 2008
BRAKES WORKED FINE UPON ARRIVING AT STORE. UPON LEAVING PARKING LOT AS I APPROACHED STREET, I APPLIED BRAKES TO LEARN THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. I PRESSED THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY STOP. I WAS PROBABLY TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 5-10 MPH LEAVING PARKING. I CHECKED BRAKE FLUID AND ANY ENGINE CODES, ALL WERE NORMAL. I PROCEEDED TO THE HOUSE CAREFULLY ALLOWING FOR MAXIMUM DISTANCE. BY PRESSING VERY HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL, I WAS ABLE GRADUALLY COME TO A STOP. ON MONDAY, 11/19/2007, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE THIS MORNING HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT VISIBLE. THE TROUBLE WAS QUICKLY DIAGNOSE BY SERVICE MECHANIC AS A BROKEN VACUUM LINE BEHIND THE ENGINE. THE SMALL COUNTRY DEALERSHIP RELATED THAT THEY REPLACED THE SAME LINE ON A SIMILAR VEHICLE THE WEEK BEFORE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS IN SOUTHEAST GEORGIA AND THE NEAREST PART WAS IN MEMPHIS, TN AND WOULD TAKE 2 DAYS TO ARRIVE. PLUS, THE MANIFOLD AND OTHER PARTS HAD TO BE REMOVED TO GET TO LINE. IT TOOK SOME 6 HOURS OF LABOR TO REPLACE. THE PARTS AND LABOR WAS $767.80 AND THE RENTAL CAR WAS $112.19. THE SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETED IN THE AFTERNOON OF 11/21/2007. THE MILEAGE ON THE TRUCK WAS 43996 MILES WHEN TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 7, 2008
RANDOM STALLING, LOOSES POWER AND COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN EVERYTHING. 2006 FORD F150. *TR
Steering, Jan 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT 395 MILES, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BUMPER WAS BENT AND THE BED WAS ALIGNED IMPROPERLY. THE FORD DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE FOR FREE. THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT TIRES HAD SEVERE EDGE WEAR BECAUSE OF AN ISSUE WITH THE ALIGNMENT ONCE AGAIN AT 4,076 MILES. THE DEALER PERFORMED A 4-WHEEL ROTATION AND ALIGNED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK AT 11,000 MILES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHEN DRIVING 70 MPH. THE DEALER CHANGED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE, FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER, AND PERFORMED ANOTHER WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK AND THE DEALER CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO MISSION VALLEY FORD FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THEY PERFORMED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND INFORMED HIM TO COME BACK FOR A FOLLOW-UP VISIT AFTER 1,000 MILES. THE CONTACT OBEYED AND THE VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT ONCE AGAIN. MISSION VALLEY FORD CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THE CONTACT WAS THEN ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO SUNNYVILLE FORD. FORD AUTHORIZED FOUR NEW TIRES AND AN ALIGNMENT AT 18,456 MILES. HE WAS ADVISED ONCE AGAIN TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK AFTER 1,000 MILES FOR A FOLLOW-UP VISIT. THE FRONT TIRES WERE FOUND TO HAVE INSIDE EDGE WEAR AND THE DEALER ROTATED THEM AND PERFORMED ANOTHER ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK AT 19,640 MILES AND THEY ROTATED THE TIRES ONCE MORE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK AFTER 1,000 MILES. AFTER THAT, HE WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,056 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,076.
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 24, 2007
VEHICLES MISFIRING AND STUBBLING DURING MODERATE ACCELERATIONS AND CRUISING WHEN A LOAD IS PUT ON MOTOR. ( GOING UP A HILL, SLIGHT INCLINE AND PASSING). *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 4, 2007
WHILE DRIVING 40MPH POWER BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO STOP & PULL OVER WITH COMBINATION OF E BRAKE AND COASTING. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED ON A SIDE STREET WITH ONLY LIGHT TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FORD DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT A VACUUM BOOST HOSE WAS DETACHED FROM THE MANIFOLD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HOSE AND ADDED A CLAMP TO THE CONNECTION. *TR
Exterior lighting, Tires, Equipment, Oct 31, 2007
CONTACT: CRYSTAL SHAW, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, 5700 GRANITE PKWY, STE 1000, PLANO, TX 75024-6640 HER FAX NUMBER: 972-334-1832 GO TO : HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/NEWS04/2006/11/FORD_LEMON_LINEUP.HTML I OWN 2006 FORD F-150 LEMON. THE LEMON AIR CONDITIONER WAS COMING-APART WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF PURCHASED. THE TRUCKS REQUIRES NUMEROUS JUMPS. THE LIGHTS FAIL NEARLY KILLING US . THEY STILL HAVE NOT GOTTEN MY REPLACEMENT VEHICLE, PAY FOR MY RENTALS, OTHER EXPENSES. THIS IS LEMON PRESENTS SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARDS. I HAVE A 74 YEAR-OLD HANDICAPPED MOTHER. I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 30, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND DASHBOARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE NOISE SOUNDED AS IF THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. HE NOTICED THAT THE VACUUM HOSE WAS DETACHED FROM THE MANIFOLD, WHICH SUPPLIES VACUUM POWER TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALER. THE DEALER PLACED THE VACUUM HOSE BACK ON THE ENGINE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IT SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. UPDATED 11/15/07 *TR
Structure, Other or unspecified, Sep 29, 2007
I HAVE A 2006 FORD F-150 THAT HAS PAINT PEELING OFF THE FRONT CAP JUST BELOW THE GRILL. WHAT REALLY CONCERNS ME IS THAT I WORK FOR A LARGE COMPANY THAT HAS HUNDREDS OF FORD VEHICLES AND MOST OF THE 2004, 2005, & 2006 MODELS ARE PEELING AS WELL. WHAT IS FORD GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS.. I FIND THIS VERY UN-ACCEPTABLE.. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Equipment, Sep 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WAS SEPARATING. THE DEALER MADE THE REPLACEMENT, HOWEVER, THE NOISE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. AS OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 495 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,900.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 19, 2007
2006 FORD F-150 WITH BRAKE FAILURE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR LEVEL. HE STATES THAT THE DEALER IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *KB
Electrical system, Sep 11, 2007
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS A SHORT. PART COST WILL BE $500. PLUS LABOR. THIS MEANS CLUSTER WILL START A FIRE. EVENTUALLY. RIGHT NOW THE DASH IS INTERMITTENT. SOMETIMES THERE IS NO SPEEDOMETER, AC, ENGINE TEMPERATURE,CRUISE CONTROL, OIL PRESSURE, FAN, DEFROST. THESE GO ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. SINCE TRUCK IS ONLY ONE YEAR OLD, THIS MEANS FORD WANTS YOU TO PAY UP TO A THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR FOR AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Other, Sep 5, 2007
ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIME THE MOST RECENT BEING TODAY. I ALMOST RAN INTO A BUILDING PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE TIME BEFORE WAS AT A RED LIGHT, NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME AND THE TIME BEFORE THAT I WAS HAULING AN ANTIQUE CAR ON A TRAILER WITH TRAILER BRAKES THAT ACTUALLY KEPT ME FROM HITTING ANYONE WHEN THE TRUCK BRAKES CAUSED AN ACCELERATION. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK. I ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP POURING FUEL OUT OF THE TRUCK ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Electrical system, Sep 1, 2007
INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES OFF AND ON. TOOK TO DEALER FOR RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM #06C11. 24 HOURS LATER TRUCK DASH STILL INTERMITTENT. NO ODOMETER READING AT ALL NOW. SPEEDOMETER, AC, CRUISE CONTROL, TACHOMETER AND WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE GO OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING. TIME LENGTH RANDOM. VERY DISCONCERTING NOT TO KNOW HOW FAST YOU ARE DRIVING. PROBLEM IS INCREASING-ANYWHERE FROM 1 TO 5 TIMES IN AN HOUR OF DRIVING. *JB
Tires, Aug 27, 2007
ON AUGUST 26, 2007 I WAS TRAVELING EAST ON HIGHWAY 190 BETWEEN KEMPNER, TX AND COPPERAS COVE, TX AT ABOUT 10:30 A.M. IN A 2006 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW WITH ABOUT 25,000 MILES ON IT. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY AND THE ROADWAY WAS RECENTLY REDONE. MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 65 MPH IN A 70 ZONE. FOR NO REASONS THAT I CAN DETERMINE THE RIGHT REAR TIRE RAPIDLY DEFLATED. I MANAGED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE TIRE WAS DESTROYED WITH EVIDENT DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SIDEWALL. I PUT THE SPARE TIRE ON AND CONTINUED. MONDAY, 27 AUGUST I VISITED AUTOMAX FORD AND ASKED THEM TO REPLACE ALL THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT TIRE DEFECTS WERE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER. I MADE THE DECISION AT THAT TIME TO REPLACE ALL THE TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 18, 2007
COMPLETE POWER BRAKE FAILURE.I TURNED ON MY ENGINE, HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND, DROVE FORWARD A FEW FEET AND DISCOVERED THE POWER BRAKES INOPERABLE. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON BEFORE OR AFTER THE INCIDENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP --OLYMPIC LINCOLN MERCURY SEATTLE-- AND THEY REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID A POOR CONNECTION OF A PRESSURE LINE UNDER THE FUEL RAIL CAUSED THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID NO RECALLS HAD BEEN ISSUED. THEY HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR WHY THE WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS AGO. I DON'T HAVE THE PAPERWORK IN HAND. IF NEEDED I CAN PROVIDE THE EXACT DATE. THE DATE ABOVE IS A QUESTIONED. OLYMPIC LINCOLN MERCURY HAS CHANGED HANDS, IT IS NOW JACK CARROLS LINCOLN MERCURY. THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. MY SON WAS WITH ME. *TR
Tires, Aug 16, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE HAS HANKOOK DYNAPRO AS TIRES, SIZE P235/75R17. IN JULY OF 2007, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ONE OF HIS TIRES WAS FLAT. FORD STATED THAT HIS NEGLIGENCE CAUSED THE FLAT TIRE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE CURRENT VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS 3,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB
Electrical system, Jul 9, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS THEN ALERTED BY A MOTORIST THAT HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. SHE PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AWAY. THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL CHANGE TWO DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 36,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 2, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS BRAKES FEEL SPONGY AT ALL SPEEDS AND WHEN IDLING. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL STOPS THE VEHICLE, BUT IT IS NOT FIRM AND EXTENDS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. DURING ONE OF THE FOUR TRIPS TO THE DEALER, THE MECHANIC BLED THE BRAKE LINE, BUT THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD IN FEBRUARY OF 2006, WHICH STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO CONFORM TO BOTH STANDARD #105 AND #135. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 6,888 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.
Tires, Jun 27, 2007
2006 FORD F150 WITH 34000 MILES, CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TIRES ARE WORE OUT IRREGULARLY AND PREMATURELY. REPLACED TIRES.
Suspension, Jun 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A SERIES OF BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND HIS VEHICLE BEGAN TO JUMP AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY. AS TIME PROGRESSED, HE COULD DRIVE 55 MPH AND RIDE OVER A POTHOLE OR EVEN THE SLIGHTEST OF BUMPS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE SIMILAR TO HOW A FLAT TIRE WOULD FEEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE NEEDED SHOCKS AND TIRES. AFTER SPENDING $1,600 DOLLARS ON WHAT THE DEALER RECOMMENDED, HIS VEHICLE IS STILL VIBRATING AND SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 41,132 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Engine and engine cooling, May 29, 2007
WHILE ON INTERSTATE ENTRANCE RAMP, 3 SECOND DELAY IN ENGINE RESPONSE AND NEARLY REAR ENDED BY A SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER. MONTHS EARLIER, FORD DEALERSHIP UPGRADED PCM TO LATEST SOFTWARE DUE TO HESITATION IN THROTTLING (FORD WAS AWARE). ENGINE HARD TO START AT TIMES AND IT HESITATED WORST AT HARD THROTTLE, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PASS OR ENTER HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR