When is some one going to do something about the faulty steering column in 2006 Ford F150 pick ups and similar model years? It is all over the internet about the grinding and catching of the steering column. In some cases can't steer at all. There is tons of information on this problem. I have a 2006 Ford F150. It is starting with the problem and it only has 82,000 miles. This should not be happening some one is going to get hurt or killed !
2006 Ford F-150: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 585 complaints about the 2006 Ford F-150 describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 21,982
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
I drive a 2006 ford f150. In july 2007 I started hearing a grinding noise coming from my front wheels. I brought it to holman ford in turnersville new jersey. They replaced auto 4wd vacuum solenoid. Now 15 months later the noise is back and they said their parts and labor warranty is only good for 12 months. I know other people who had the same problem but they said there is no recall. It is obvious there is a defect.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving between 5-10 MPH, the four wheel drive began grinding, and the brakes failed. The contact had to stand on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. Roy anderson ford of waycross stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The current and failure mileages were 69,000. Updated 07/22/08 *bf updated
Within the last 2 months, 3 different times just driving down the road will all of a sudden hear grinding noise.
The truck was purchased oct, 2006. June, 2007 upon approaching an intersection I moved my foot from the accelerator to the brake. The engine did not decelerate for approx. 2 sec. July, 2007 while driving 60 MPH I moved my foot from the accelerator to the brake to slow for a left turn. The truck would not decelerate for approximately 3 sec. The truck revved to approx. 5000 rpms. As I took the ditch, the acceleration stopped. Nov, 2007 I started my truck in the driveway. As soon as I shifted into drive the truck revved to approx. 5000 rpms. I stood on the brake as as the back right tire squealed, leaving black tread marks in my drive. I shifted into neutral. The acceleration did not stop. I turned the truck off. When I restarted the truck it idled normally. I took the truck to the dealership. They replaced the throttle body, claiming that should resolve the issue. Dec, 2007 while in busy traffic in the rain and driving through a busy intersection, I removed my foot from the accelerator to brake. The truck revved to approx. 6000 rpms, nearly rear ending the car in front of me. I shifted into neutral and the acceleration stopped. I went back to the dealer. The service manager drove it for a week and found nothing. It was returned to us with a black box installed called a "flight recorder". We were instructed to press the button on the device at the next occurrence to capture data to "prove" the problem. The fifth incident occurred again in my driveway feb 2, 2008. As I shifted into drive the truck revved to approx. 6000 rpms. I stood on the brake as the back right tire squealed, leaving tread marks on the drive. I pressed the button on the flight recorder and shifted to neutral. The acceleration stopped and I took it back to the dealer. After a weeks time and inspection by a company engineer, we were advised the captured information had been lost and that the engineer believed I was accidentally standing on the accelerator in lieu of the brake.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact's foot became stuck to the accelerator pedal when he attempted to apply the brake. The vehicle fails to brake properly unless the pedal is touching the floor. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. When turning the steering wheel, the contact hears a squealing noise and it becomes difficult to maneuver. The dealer replaced the power steering pump, but the squealing noise is still audible. The current mileage is 37,000 and failure mileage was 9,346. The consumer stated the brake and gas pedal were designed too close together. The consumer has mistakenly hit the gas pedal when trying to brake. The master cylinder had an internal leak. The muffler had a leak. Updated 06/06/07.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 08V208000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Ford F-150 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2006 Ford F-150?
6 of 585 owner complaints about the 2006 Ford F-150 (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Ford F-150?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Ford F-150
Stalling 36Brake failure 29Fuel pump 28Check engine light 27Engine failure 19No deployment 17Loss of power 15Airbag light 14Misfire 13Tire blowout 13Fire or smoke 12Power steering loss 11Sudden acceleration 11Hesitation 9Adaptive cruise 8Won't start 8ABS 7Headlights 7Knocking 6Power windows 6Fuel smell 5
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