2006 FORD F SERIES

0 recalls, 7 complaints - 2 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
POWER TRAIN1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Feb 5, 2012
Incident date: Apr 20, 2006
I WAS DRIVING CASUALLY ON US17 NORTH ON MY WAY TO WORK. MY TRUCK SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS FOUND TO BE WRONG. THEN THE SAME EVENT HAPPENED ABOUT 7 MONTHS AFTER THAT. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK IN FOR DIAGNOSIS AND RE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 15, 2011
Incident date: Mar 12, 2008
ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY SPED-UP AND WAS ONLY BROUGHT TO A STOP THROUGH HEAVY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR
POWER TRAIN Nov 15, 2011
Incident date: Mar 12, 2008
ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY SPED-UP AND WAS ONLY BROUGHT TO A STOP THROUGH HEAVY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 15, 2011
Incident date: Mar 12, 2008
ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY SPED-UP AND WAS ONLY BROUGHT TO A STOP THROUGH HEAVY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 30, 2011
Incident date: Oct 30, 2011
SPARK PLUGS ARE ENGINEERED COUNTER SUNK IN HOLES IN TOP OF THE HEADS, WHEN THE PLUGS ARE UNSCREWED THE BOTTOM OF THE PLUG MORE OFTEN THAN NOT BREAKS OFF INSIDE THE SPARK PLUG HOLE. THIS REQUIRES VERY EXPENSIVE TOOLS AND A SKILLED MECHANIC TO EXTRACT. I FEEL THE PART WAS ENGINEERED TO FAIL TO FORCE T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 30, 2011
Incident date: Oct 30, 2011
SPARK PLUGS ARE ENGINEERED COUNTER SUNK IN HOLES IN TOP OF THE HEADS, WHEN THE PLUGS ARE UNSCREWED THE BOTTOM OF THE PLUG MORE OFTEN THAN NOT BREAKS OFF INSIDE THE SPARK PLUG HOLE. THIS REQUIRES VERY EXPENSIVE TOOLS AND A SKILLED MECHANIC TO EXTRACT. I FEEL THE PART WAS ENGINEERED TO FAIL TO FORCE T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 16, 2010
Incident date: Apr 16, 2010
GAS POURS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AFTER EVERY FILL UP. I DO NOT CLICK EXTRA TO "TOP IT OFF" AND STILL GAS POURS OUT OF THE NECK WHEN I REMOVE THE PUMP FROM THE FILLER NECK. *TR

Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 FORD F SERIES

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
TB-08-258 Dec 29, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TB-08-258 Dec 29, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F SERIES

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE00003 Opened: Jan 13, 2000 , Closed: Apr 20, 2000
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000
FRONT CENTER LAP BELT ANCHORAGE
ALLEGED THAT THE FRONT SAFETY BELT REPORTEDLY WAS NOT MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE
PE97005 Opened: Jan 29, 1997 , Closed: May 12, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
UNDERCARRIAGE FIRES
ALLEGED SUBJECT VEHICLES DRIVEN THROUGH TALL GRASS EXPERIENCE FIRES CAUSED BY GRASS CLIPPINGS COLLECTING ON VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
EA96028 Opened: Nov 14, 1996 , Closed: Jul 25, 1997
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995
PINCHED WIRING HARNESSES
wiring harnesses routed along left and/or right frame rails may become pinched between frame and cab.pinched harnesses may suffer loss of insulation integrity which results in a short to ground with the potential for vehicle fire.
PE96041 Opened: Jun 13, 1996 , Closed: Nov 14, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL FIRE
ENGINE WIRING HARNESSBECOMES PINCHED BETWEEN THE VEHICLE CAB AND CHASSIS LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND FIRE.
DP94002 Opened: Mar 10, 1994 , Closed: Apr 25, 1994
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1986
DEFECTIVE WIRING
DEFECTIVE WIRING
PE90023 Opened: Dec 5, 1989 , Closed: Mar 1, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
FIRE IN HEATER/AC PLENUM
There is no summary currently available
PE89130 Opened: Jun 15, 1989 , Closed: Nov 17, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
FIREWALL FRACTURE
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FORD F SERIES - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F SERIES across all model years (1971, 2003).

29 Total Recalls
391 Total Complaints
7 Investigations
13 Reported Crashes
58 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F SERIES - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2008 0 1 View
2007 0 5 View
2006 (current) 0 7
2005 0 12 View
2004 0 8 View
2003 1 1 View
2002 1 43 View
2001 1 54 View
2000 1 55 View
1999 0 44 View
1998 0 32 View
1997 0 55 View
1996 0 17 View
1995 0 20 View
1994 1 7 View
1993 1 7 View
1992 1 3 View
1991 0 7 View
1990 2 2 View
1989 2 3 View
1988 1 4 View
1987 0 2 View
1985 1 0 View
1984 1 1 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 2 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 3 0 View
1974 2 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 1 0 View
1971 1 1 View

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