The dealership sold this vehicle to me with a rusted frame
2006 Ford F-150 body problems
44 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 44
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body28
- Frame and members6
- Body: door3
- Frame and members: underbody shields1
- Body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-150 body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2006 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the middle sub frame structure was severely rusted. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
Rotted and bent frame realized after purchase on February 22 at nj car and driver (Cadillacs Plus) for $3500.00 Continues to stall and feels like it’s going to crack in two. Stalled a few times while driving and had to put it in neutral to start back up
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to replace the starter, the mechanic observed corrosion on the frame near both rear doors. Additionally, the mechanic noticed that the sub frame was bent near the rear doors. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted and the rear driver’s and passenger’s side doors. Additionally, the wheel well was rusted. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the subframe was corroded. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 232,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the truck bed. The contact became aware that the front of the truck bed was tilted downwards and that both sides of the bed nearby the leaf springs were rusted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there were no recalls related to the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The vehicle that is talked about in this is a 2006 ford f-150 that recently went in for an annual nys safety inspection and failed due to an excessively rusted frame that resulted in cracks on both frame rails. This truck has only ~50,000 miles and it is unknown how long the frame has actually been cracked and still driven.
My truck was sounding like it was going to fall apart, I brought it to my sons attention and u can see the truck sagging between front and bed of truck. We looked under vehicle and the frame is split in two all the way across. [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Questions about the 2006 Ford F-150 body
Does the 2006 Ford F-150 have body problems?
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the body of the 2006 Ford F-150, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Ford F-150 body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford F-150 body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-150 have the most body problems?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most body complaints are 1997 (224 complaints), 2016 (199 complaints) and 2018 (193 complaints).
Other 2006 Ford F-150 problems
Engine 151Brakes 94Electrical 60Fuel system 59Steering 55Airbags 48Transmission 46Acceleration 31Tires 27Suspension 25Visibility 19Lights 12Wheels 10Seat belts 7Seats 4Driver assistance 3
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