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2006 Ford F-550 Sd
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Overview
Our database contains 44 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Ford F-550 Sd, most frequently naming the fuel system, engine and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 97 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 2008 | 1 | 4 |
| Jan 2009 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb 2009 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar 2009 | 4 | 12 |
| Sep 2009 | 3 | 15 |
| Oct 2009 | 1 | 16 |
| Nov 2009 | 2 | 18 |
| Dec 2009 | 1 | 19 |
| Mar 2010 | 3 | 22 |
| Apr 2010 | 1 | 23 |
| May 2010 | 1 | 24 |
| Oct 2010 | 1 | 25 |
| Jan 2011 | 3 | 28 |
| Mar 2011 | 2 | 30 |
| Apr 2011 | 1 | 31 |
| May 2011 | 1 | 32 |
| Jun 2011 | 1 | 33 |
| Aug 2011 | 1 | 34 |
| Feb 2012 | 1 | 35 |
| Mar 2012 | 1 | 36 |
| Jul 2012 | 1 | 37 |
| Aug 2012 | 1 | 38 |
| Feb 2013 | 1 | 39 |
| Nov 2013 | 1 | 40 |
| Nov 2014 | 1 | 41 |
| Jan 2016 | 1 | 42 |
| Jun 2016 | 1 | 43 |
| Jun 2022 | 1 | 44 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Fuel system3673.5%
- Engine816.3%
- Electrical12.0%
- Body & structure12.0%
- Brakes12.0%
- Other / unspecified12.0%
- Visibility12.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
2 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-550 Stripped Chassis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the windshield wiper became inoperable. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the windshield wiper motors were inadequate for the vehicle, causing the wiper motors to strain while in operation. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11467801
- Incident
- Jun 3, 2022
- Mileage
- 12,000 mi
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN MICHIGAN, IT SUDDENLY BEGAN LOSING POWER. AFTER FREQUENTLY STOPPING AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE TRUCK STOPPED COMPLETELY. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE, THEY FOUND SPECKS OF PAINT IN THE DIESEL FUEL. WHEN THE FACTORY INSTALLED GAS TANK WAS DROPPED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE COATING INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WAS FLAKING OFF AND HAD PLUGGED THE FUEL FILTERS, CONTAMINATED THE FUEL AS WELL AS DAMAGING 3 INVERTERS.. WHEN INVESTIGATING IF OTHERS HAVE SAME COMPLAINT, WE FOUND MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT PULLING OUR RV.
- NHTSA ID
- 10872221
- Incident
- May 15, 2016
- Mileage
- 167,000 mi
HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 5 YEARS. BOUGHT USED FROM A DEALER. HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT FROM DAY 1. RECENTLY, TODAY AS MATTER OF FACT, DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, CANNOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 40 MPH. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME IN JUST AS MANY WEEKS THAT THIS TRUCK HAS HAD TO BE TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC HAS RUN ALL OR ANY PROBLEMS THROUGH A STATE OF THE ART CODE READER, EVERY TIME COMING UP WITH NO CODE. AFTER MANY DISCUSSIONS AND GUESSES, WE BOTH STARTED TO WONDER IF THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOUND A WAY TO BYPASS THE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS FINDING IT ODD THAT EVERY TIME IT WAS SCANNED NO CODES CAME UP. TODAY IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A FAULTY FUEL TANK DUE TO DELAMINATION. NOW WHY IN THE WORLD DOES THAT NOT SHOW UP IN ANY OF THE SCANS RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. THESE FAULTY TANKS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY, ALL OUT OF POCKET. WHICH JUST LED TO REPLACING NOT ONLY THE FUEL TANK, BUT THE FUEL FILTERS, THE FUEL INJECTORS, ALL FUEL LINES, LUCKILY NOT THE ENGINE ITSELF. I HAVE OWNED FORDS MY ENTIRE ADULT LIFE. 4 OF THEM BEING DIESELS, AND ALL OF THEM BEING THE 6.0L SHAME ON ME FOR BEING FOOLED THAT MANY TIMES. BUT HOW ARE THEY ABLE TO ALWAYS GET AWAY WITH GETTING AROUND THE PROBLEM. IT IS FACT THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM IN THESE PARTICULAR MODELS, AND IT IS PROVEN IN EVERY INVOICE FOR A MAJOR REPAIR RELATED TO THIS FUEL RELATED PROBLEM IN ALL 6.0L. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP ALWAYS TOLD ME "YOU GOT THE BAD EGG IN THAT BATCH". I STILL HAVEN'T SEEN 1 6.0L THAT HAS NOT HAD THIS PROBLEM. ARE WE WRONG FOR SAYING THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND ACTION TAKEN FOR HAVING TO SPEND THOUSANDS SOMETIMES MORE THEN ONCE TO FIX AN OBVIOUS DEFECT ON THE MANUFACTURES END? CURIOUS MINDS WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND HOPEFULLY CONSIDERING LOOKING INTO THIS FARTHER. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10818235
- Incident
- Jan 4, 2016
DRIVER REPORTED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT RUNNING WELL ON RETURN TO WAREHOUSE. I SENT HIM TO DEALER WITH TRUCK. THE ENGINE QUIT ON THE WAY AND WE HAD TO TOW THE TRUCK TO DEALER. THE DEALER SAID THE FUEL TANK HAD DELAMINATED AND RUINED THE FUEL PUMP AND SEVERAL FUEL INJECTORS. IT WOULD COST OVER $4000 DOLLARS TO REPAIR. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE TO COMPLAIN (THE TRUCK WAS ONLY 1400 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY) AFTER SEVERAL DAYS THE DEALER CALLED AND SAID FORD WOULD BILL IT AS A WARRANTY CLAIM AND SPLIT THE COST WITH ME WHICH MEANT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $1133 DOLLARS. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO PAY IT. IN OCTOBER 2014 THE TRUCK DID IT AGAIN AT 232886 MILES. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO SOMEONE ELSE AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL TANK HAD DELAMINATED AGAIN. IT COST $4295 TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK , FUEL PUMP AND THREE FUEL INJECTORS. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN , WIDESPREAD PROBLEM (GOOGLE IT ON THE INTERNET ) AND I THINK FORD SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL AND REIMBURSE OWNERS FOR ALL EXPENSES , INCLUDING RENTALS WHILE REPAIRS WERE MADE. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10659323
- Incident
- Apr 7, 2010
- Mileage
- 101,445 mi
MY TRUCK WAS PARKED FOR AN HOUR AND A HALF IN 55 DEGREE RAINING WEATHER. I WAS UNLOADING MY SHOW HORSES AND HAD MY THREE DOGS IN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. SUDDENLY SOMEONE ALERTED ME THAT THE CAB WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE THREE DOGS OUT. THEY HAD TO BE TREATED FOR SMOKE INHALATION VIA HYPERBARIC CHAMBER TREATMENT. UNFORTUNATELY ONE DOG DIED 24 HOURS LATER DUE TO BRAIN DAMAGE FROM LACK OF OXYGEN. ACCORDING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, MY CAR SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTIONED AND IGNITED. MY CAR SEAT WAS PART OF THE LONGHORN KING RANCH CUSTOM INTERIOR THAT FORD HAD INSTALLED BEFORE SELLING ME THE TRUCK. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF I CAN PROVIDE ANY MORE INFORMATION. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10552173
- Incident
- Nov 6, 2013
- Mileage
- 66,000 mi
DRIVING AT APPROX. 35-40 MPH TRUCK LOST POWER AND STALLED . I CRANKED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN IT STARTED . I DROVE ABOUT ANOTHER MILE AND THIS REPEATED TWICE ,THEN I WAS CALLING A WRECKER FOR A TOW. MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FUEL FILTER & PUMP WAS CONTAMINATED WITH A SLUDGE AND THEN LOOKED IN THE FUEL TANK AND DISCOVERED THE FUEL TANK WAS FLAKING FROM THE INSIDE , MANUFACTURE DEFECT. THE COST OF PARTS AND REPAIR WAS $2100.00 , THE TANK IS A 40 GAL TANK THAT HOLDS DIESEL FUEL AT $ 4.25 PER GAL. MY WORK ASSOCIATE HAS THE SAME VEHICLE AND NOW THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO HIM,HE WILL ALSO BE FILLING A REPORT WITH HIS WIN. # ,NOW WE ARE HEARING SEVERAL OF THE SAME OCCURRENCES. IT SOUNDS LIKE FORD NEEDS TO DO A RECALL / CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT, REIMBURSEMENT !!! THE DEFECT IS COSTING CONSUMER THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10498461
- Incident
- Sep 15, 2011
- Mileage
- 60,000 mi
2006 FORD F550. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TURBO CHARGERS AND FUEL TANK LINERS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURBO WAS REPLACED TWICE AND THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED ONCE. THE FUEL TANK LINING BROKE DOWN AND CLOGGED THE FUEL FILTERS AS WELL AS THE FUEL INJECTORS. FORD INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK WAS DUE TO THE ADDITIVES IN THE NORTHEAST DIESEL FUEL. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10468722
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE WHERE THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL LINES WERE CLEANED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL FILTERS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE THE EXACT SAME REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE WERE PERFORMED HOWEVER THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND CAUSING THE OBSTRUCTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,300. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,963.
- NHTSA ID
- 10465850
- Incident
- Jun 29, 2011
- Mileage
- 45,963 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
EQUIPMENT
Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; TRAILER HITCHES
These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a false check trailer brake message and Trailer Brake Controller fault whenever the brake pedal is pressed. This will cause the part to be replaced, due to repetitive dashboard warning light, even though it sends signals to the trailer brakes properly.
SUSPENSION
Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet
EQUIPMENT
This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.
EQUIPMENT
This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 9 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 9 | 12 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 75.3 |
| 2020 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — |
| 2019 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2015 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 60.9 |
| 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1 | — |
| 2013 | 2 | 9 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | 6 | 10 | 2 | — |
| 2011 | 3 | 12 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 1 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 48.1 |
| 2007 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 45.5 |
| 2006Viewing | 44 | 2 | 0 | 44.5 |
| 2005 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 43.2 |
| 2004 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 55.7 |
| 2003 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 63.3 |
| 2002 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 60.0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 7 | 7 | 61.7 |
| 2000 | 72 | 6 | 4 | 61.8 |
| 1999 | 61 | 9 | 4 | 57.1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.