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.
Suspension, Mar 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE DRIVE SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WHO WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPAIRED THE REAR AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 11, 2015
2006 F-150 LOST ALL POWER FUNCTION WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE CAUSE IS A CORROSIVE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. AFTER TAKING WITH MY LOCAL FORD DEALER I WAS MADE AWARE THAT THIS IS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND ONE THAT FMC REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO SIGNAL TO THE CARS AROUND ME THAT I WAS HAVING TROUBLE - HOWEVER I WAS STILL ALMOST REAR ENDED TWICE BEFORE BEING ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 16, 2015
THE ENGINE BUCKS,MISSES AND DOESN'T COME UP TO SPEED. THERE IS NO ADVANCED WARNING AS WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN, THUS MAKING PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC A HAZARD! THE GARAGE WHERE I HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED WAS SURPRISED TO HEAR MY DESCRIPTION OF MY TROUBLE. THEY HAD A F150 IN THE WEEK BEFORE WITH THE SAME ISSUE!! THIS GENTLEMAN'S TRUCK ACTUALLY SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC,SO I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY! *TR
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Feb 5, 2015
FORD'S IWE SOLENOID HAS A TENDENCY TO MALFUNCTION DUE TO A POOR DESIGN. TSB 06-8-15 WAS ISSUED TO REPLACE THESE SOLENOIDS, BUT ONLY IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND ONLY IF IT WAS GIVING A PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE WAS IN STORAGE FOR 5 YEARS AND AFTER IT WAS BROUGHT OUT AND TO NY, THE WATER LEAKED ON THE SOLENOID DUE TO THE INADEQUATE DESIGN, CAUSING THE IWE'S TO MALFUNCTION. I STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT EXACTLY IT DID BUT DRIVING THE CAR DOWN THE ROAD, IT CAUSED ME TO FEEL LIKE I WAS DRIVING OVER SMALL SPEED BUMPS WITH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. I'M AFRAID THAT IF THIS FAILED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED IT COULD CAUSE THE IWE TO ENGAGE AND POSSIBLY LOCK UP ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 31, 2015
VEHICLE STARTED LOSING POWER AND UNABLE TO RUN CORRECTLY. TOOK TO GARAGE AND FUEL PUMP DRIVE MODULE WAS RUSTED WITH CIRCUITS BEING EXPOSED TO THE SALT AND MOISTURE ELEMENTS WHERE THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE IN BACK OF UNIT. NEW ONE WAS INSTALLED WITH SPACERS TO HELP PREVENT SALT AND MOISTURE FROM COLLECTING WHERE BACK OF MODULE MOUNTS ONTO AXLE BRACKET. VEHICLE RAN BETTER BUT ALSO HAD TO INSTALL NEW COIL DUE TO A CYLINDER MISSING. RUNS OK WITH WORK THAT WAS PERFORMED. MODULE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AGAINST THE BRACKET SO SALT AND MOISTURE COULD COLLECT AND RUST IT SO BADLY AND CAUSE IT TO FAIL. FORD SHOULD PAY FOR THIS REPAIR DUE TO THE WAY IN WHICH THE MODULE WAS INSTALLED SO IT WOULD RUST SO BADLY. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jan 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT A SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,069. UPDATED 04/10/15*LJ UPDATED 11/5/2015*JS
Steering, Jan 11, 2015
NOTICED STEERING WHEEL VERY HARD TO TURN. CHECKED POWER STEERING FLUID WHICH WAS OK. RESEARCHED PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND DOZENS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS REPORTED ON FORD CUSTOMER FORUMS AND ELSEWHERE ONLINE MENTIONING THAT THE U-JOINT(S) ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT POSSIBLY RUST AND CORRODE AND BECOME VERY STIFF. WHEN TURNING CORNERS WHEEL DOES NOT READILY RECENTER ITSELF. FEARFUL THAT STEERING JOINTS COULD FAIL, SEIZE OR BREAK RESULTING IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING AND SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAW THAT FORD REDESIGNED THE STEERING SHAFT AFTER 2006 AND THE NEW FORD PART LOOKS MUCH DIFFERENT THAN THE ORIGINAL SHAFT IN MY 2006 TRUCK. SPRAYED SOME PENETRATING OIL ON BOTH U-JOINTS YESTERDAY AND STEERING WAS NOTICEABLY MUCH EASIER WITHIN 5 MINUTES. THEN SPRAYED SOME LIQUID WRENCH LUBRICATING OIL (LIGHTWEIGHT AEROSOL OIL) ON BOTH JOINTS AND DROVE THE TRUCK. STEERING WAS LIKE NEW AND STEERING WHEEL EASY TO TURN. DO NOT KNOW HOWEVER IF THIS "OILING FIX" WILL LAST. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AS THEY REDESIGNED THE STEERING SHAFT/U-JOINTS AND HAD HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS. DEFECT IN DESIGN OF CRITICAL STEERING COMPONENT, FORD IS AWARE AND REDESIGNED STEERING SHAFT AND U-JOINTS. NOTE: OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH NON-FORD VEHICLES AND FORD VEHICLES OTHER THAN THE F-150 HAVE REPORTED NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR
Power train, Jan 5, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION CHANGED FROM TWO WHEEL DRIVE TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. UPDATED 3/4/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS A FAULTY SOLENOID. UPDATED 10/15/2015 *JS
Engine, Dec 28, 2014
THE ENGINE BEGAN TO TICK ON TOP. LATER IT BEGAN TO TICK ON THE BOTTOM. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD IT CHECKED. THE CODE SAID IT WAS A CAM SENSOR. AS IT TURNED OUT THE ENGINE WAS NOT GETTING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF OIL DUE TO A CLOGGED A OIL PORT RESTRICTION. END RESULT HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. WHILE AT THE SERVICE CENTER ANOTHER TRUCK CAME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SIMILAR MILEAGE. NOW MY SON WHO HAS A 2005 FORD F150 IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES WITH HIS TRUCK WITH 96000 MILES THAT'S THREE THAT I KNOW OF. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Dec 18, 2014
FRONT END BUSHINGS DETERIORATION - REPLACEMENT COST ESTIMATE $750.00
Seats, Dec 17, 2014
THE SEAT GETS WHOLE BECAUSE OF MEDAL BAR AND NOT ENOUGH CUSHION ON THE SIDE OF IT SO CAUSES IT HOLES. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 11, 2014
VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP AND PULLED OVER, BUT WAS STUCK IN A BUSY INTERSECTION FOR 15-20 MINUTES BEFORE THE TRUCK WOULD RESTART. WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO A PARKING LOT BEFORE IT STALLED AGAIN. TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED IT WAS A CORRODED FUEL CONTROL MODULE. DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH CONFIRMED THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION COULD EASILY OCCUR. *TR
Engine, Nov 10, 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE FORD 2006 F150 IT JUST STARTED RUNNING SLUGGISH AND STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *TR
Power train, Oct 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID NEEDED TO BE REFILLED. THE FLUID WAS REPLENISHED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,678.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 13, 2014
PART #4L3Z 9D370 A (CONTROL UNIT) THIS IS THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE ON A 2006 FORD F150 THAT FAILED BECAUSE THE SHELL THAT HOLDS THE MICRO CHIPS RUSTED OUT. THIS SHOULD BE NOTED TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY BECAUSE IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER STATES. P.S. REPAIR COST AT FORD DEALERSHIP $458.78. *TR
Power train, Oct 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON TRAVELING OVER APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Steering, Oct 3, 2014
MY STEERING WHEEL IS STIFF. AND HARD TO TURN THE MECHANIC SAID IT IS A RECALLED RACK AND PINION. *TR
Engine, Sep 22, 2014
ENGINE HAD BLOWN A PLUG OUT ABOUT 300 MILES AGO ON THE NUMBER 3 WAS REPAIRED WITH REPAIR KIT NEW PLUG AND COIL WAS PUT ON. WAS TRAVELING STARTED UP HILL ENGINE BEGAN TO MISS DROVE 20 MILES TO DESTINATION HAD TRUCK TESTED AT ADVANCE AUTO PARTS READOUT STATED MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1 AND 3 AND BAD COIL ON 3. REPLACED COIL 3 AGAIN TOOK TO MECHANIC HIS COMPUTER READ OUT WAS NUMBER 8 COIL WAS BAD REPLACED IT ENGINE CONTINUED TO MISS TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC HE CHANGED ALL THE PLUGS THE 2ND PLUG ON DRIVERS SIDE WAS LOOSE AND READY TO BLOW OUT AND HE TOOK THE NUMBER 3 PLUG OUT THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED PRIOR THE WHOLE BOTTOM OF PLUG WAS MELTED COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE LOOKED DOWN IN ENGINE WITH CAMERA THE PISTON WAS DESTROYED. THIS PROBLEM IS FROM THE FACTORY INSTALLED PLUG BLOWING OUT AND FRAGMENTS GOING INTO ENGINE. NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE MY ENGINE 2500 OUT OF MY POCKET D/T POOR HEAD DESIGN FORD IS WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND REFUSES ANY ASSISTANCE FORD ACTUALLY HAS EXCLUDED BLOWN PLUG REPAIR FROM THEIR WARRANTY. WHEN YOU PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE YOU EXPECT TO GET MORE THAN 106000 MILES. *TR
Steering, Tires, Sep 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,270.
Engine, Sep 17, 2014
VEHICLE STARTED MISSING AND BUCKING. BROUGHT INTO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH TRITON 5.4L ENGINE. NEEDS SPARK PLUG CHANGE AND CHANCES ARE THEY WILL BREAK OFF IN ENGINE WHILE CHANGING (WHICH 5 OUT OF 8 DID). TOTAL COST A SHAMEFUL $800 (ESTIMATE WAS BETWEEN $600-$1200). MECHANIC PULLED OUT MANY PRIOR INVOICES FROM OWNERS WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. THE SPARK PLUGS IN THESE ENGINES SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
Electrical system, Sep 5, 2014
THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS AND MIRROR ADJUSTMENTS ALL STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2006 F150. AFTER DOING SOME LOOKING I FOUND THAT THE WIRE HARNESS THAT RUNS TO THE DOOR HAS MOST OF THE WIRES BROKEN OR BREAKING IN HALF THUS LEAVING BARE WIRES EXPOSED AND A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD THE WAY IT LOOKS TO ME. *TR
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 1, 2014
WENT TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF///////SLAMMED ON BRAKES TO TRY TO STOP AND SLAMMED IN PARK .CAME WITH IN INCHES OF CRASHING INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. TODAY IS SEPT.1ST HAVE NOT DRIVEN TRUCK AGAIN////// CALL FORD CORP. THEY WILL NOT PAY TO CHECK OUT TRUCK. AT 3100 MILES HAD TO REPLACE TIRES. ORIG. HAD DRY ROT,,,,,, *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT IT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO RAPIDLY SHIFT THE GEAR INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE ENGINE FROM REVVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200.
Engine, Aug 17, 2014
ENGINE STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE UPON INSPECTION OF ENGINE FOUND THAT THE BACK SPARK PLUG ON PASSENGER SIDE HAD BLOWN OUT FROM HEAD AND OF COURSE STRIPPED THE TREADS FROM THE HEAD THE SPARK PLUGS ARE THE ONES THAT CAME FROM FACTORY THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN REMOVED OR REPLACED VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AFTER REVIEWING INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH FORDS 4.6 AND 5.4 ENGINE AS WELL AS RESULTING IN FIRES AND CONSIDERING FORD MAKES A REPAIR KIT. IF THIS HAS EFFECTED THIS MANY VEHICLE SHOULDN'T FORD FOOT THE BILL. *TR