Ford F350

2006 only

150 classified complaints 1 recall

2006 Ford F350 have 150 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this year is Shocks and struts, typically surfacing around 75,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford F350 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Shocks and struts · Suspension 46 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 13 complaints

Median onset: 66,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 11 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 10 complaints

Median onset: 93,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 113,214 miles. 62.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 6 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 6 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Turbocharger and intercooler · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 53,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,520–$2,820 nationally.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full Ford F350 report for every year and full specs/safety data.