Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the transmission changed from two wheel drive to four wheel drive independently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 3/4/15*cn the consumer stated the cause of the failure was a faulty solenoid. Updated 10/15/2015
2006 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While making a turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to shake violently. The dealer stated that the rear differential fluid needed to be refilled. The fluid was replenished, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,678.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that upon traveling over approximately 40 MPH attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
My truck was not involved in an accident. I have 74,000 miles on my truck and the transmission is starting to slip. With this low mileage this should not be happening.
Went to back up and no reverse.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of gear while at a stop and then lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission had developed a planetary noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 24,000. The current mileage was 35,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the engine rpms increased and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
My 2006 ford f150 has the positraction rear end. Its went out around 25000 to 30000 miles, while the truck was still under warranty and the dealer fixed it no charge. Now the truck has a little over 62000 miles and the rear end has gone out again. Almost exactly the same amount of miles on the rear end. Warranty was up at 60000 miles so its no longer covered. I think this should be looked into as a recall because this is the second time its happened on the same truck.
Transmission shift cable outer sheath was melted on exhaust system. Cable had unknowingly come loose of a retaining clip and was then allowed to contact hot exhaust manifold. Melted the outer plastic of shift cable causing the shift selector to become inoperable. Shift selector could be placed in park but transmission would not be in park; if I had not realized there was a problem I could have believed the transmission was in park when it was not and the truck could have rolled freely. Truck is a well maintained 2006 ford f150 crew cab 4x4 with the column shifter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle drifted backward and crashed into another vehicle. The crash caused no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 96,500.
The number 3 spark plug was blown out of the cylinder head. This is the second occurrence of the same spark plug. The first incident occurred on 10/21/2011 at 82781 miles. The first repair was completed by mike naughton ford in aurora co. The mechanic installed a sleeve into the cylinder head to reinstall a new spark plug. The mechanic explained that this is a known problem because the cylinder head only has 3-4 threads for the spark plug to screw into.
I had to replace all of the gears and the inside and outside bearings and seals in the rear end - on a truck that had 87,000 miles. Every dealership I've spoken to has talked about the cheap bearings in the front and rear end on these ford f-150's. 18,000 miles ago I had to fix the front end.
Transmission jumps in high gear when overdrive is active.
2006 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to rear end overhaul bearings repair *tgw the consumer stated the rear pinion seals were replaced two years ago. The consumer believed there was something wrong with the quality of work or there was a manufacturing defect. The dealer and ford have agreed to cut the bill in half to $650.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that while having the tires changed the mechanic noticed that the rear cover on the differential was covered with rust and caused a leak. The vehicle was repaired for the rear cover and oil was added for lubrication. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 102,000. Updated 07/08/11 *bf updated 09/16/11
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that while accelerating or decelerating, the vehicle suddenly hesitated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there were only two quarts of oil in the engine instead of the seven it was supposed to contain; the dealer could not figure out why the vehicle was losing so much oil. The dealer also stated that the timing chain caused the vehicle to hesitate. The failure mileage was approximately 23,400 and the current mileage was 23,423. Updated 01/13/11*lj the consumer stated it was difficult to et the vehicle out of 4-wheel drive. Also, the timing chain was making a scraping noise due to lack of oil. Updated 03/31/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While traveling in 4-wheel drive at 30-50 MPH there was an unusual clunking noise coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 54,000. Updated 8/2/10 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle pulled severly to the left and right. Updated 08/09/10
Glaze on rear end clutch causing truck to drive incorrectly...contacted company and they had a possible resolution that didn't work....worried that the rear end will lock up when driving causing a wreck!!
Spark plugs fail and engine stops. Plugs can't be replaced;long shaft seizes to head walls. Scheduled maintenance item for 100,000 miles.dangerous design of plugs for all ford f-150 5.4 v-8 ; as loss of steering,brakes with engine failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150 equipped with 4 wheel drive. The contact stated that the rear differiential was not functioning correctly and the rear wheels felt as if they were sliding from the rear of the vehicle. Also, the rear of the vehicle seemed to have no traction. He had the rear differential replaced. The contact's major concern was that one could lose control of the entire vehicle if the rear functioned in this manner. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. The current mileage was approximately 40,000.
I purchased a ford f-150 in 2006. I am at my 100,000 maintenance and the spark plugs have to be changed. I spoke with a representative at the ford repair shop who told me that I would have to bring my truck in 24 hours early to soak the plugs because they will break in the motor and I will have to pay to have them removed. I followed there instructions on monday morning and took the truck to them. They called and informed me that they would have to take the head off my motor to remove the plugs at a considerable expense to me. It does not seem fair to me that if ford mechanics put ford plugs into there ford trucks and when there ford mechanics try to remove the ford plugs from the ford vehicle they break and I have to pay for the damages.
While driving my 2006 ford f150, the gear shift cable melted due to contact with the manifold. This cause the truck to stop. I could not start the truck again. This happened when I backed out of my driveway. The truck was taken to the ford dealer by flatbed.
Iwe solenoid fails to engage 4wd system. 1st failure during ice storm. Dealer replaced iwe. 2nd failure 6 mo's later, dealer replaced iwe added "bare bond tape" to cover over solenoid. 3rd/4th failure has occurred during rainy conditions or after I washed the truck. The 4wd would not engage until I had driven the vehicle over 5 miles. Vehicle back at dealer for same problem 3 times in less than 12 month period.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f150. While driving 60 MPH he heard clanging noises in the rear end of the axle. He then pulled over to inspect the vehicle, but he could not identify the cause. After several days while driving, the failure resurfaced. Upon further inspection he noticed that the carrier bearing and the drive shaft were loose. The manufacturer was notified and he was advised that the three year warranty expired , therefore, he would have to purchase a new drive shaft for $750.00 plus labor. No repairs were made, and the vehicle was not drivable. The failure and current mileages were 29000. Updated 11/12/09 *cn updated 11/16/09
Last year my brakes failed on my ford f-150 2006, fortunately I was close by the dealership I purchased the vehicle from. Last month my daughter was driving my truck and the rear wheels locked up on the same truck, almost causing her to go over a bridge, the rail stopped her. I just want to know if any others have had this same experience.
The integrated wheel end solenoid is prone to water from the cowl draining onto it, thus shorting out and allowing the 4x4 vacuum system to lose vacuum. When this happens, the truck's four wheel drive system engages unexpectedly and causes damage to the wheel hubs. Once this happens, the dealership costs are very expensive, requiring a new iwe solenoid, vacuum system, and front hubs.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. When the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal, he heard a loud scraping noise. While driving approximately 50 MPH, he experienced unwarranted four wheel drive engagement, which caused the vehicle to decelerate. The dealer replaced the iwe solenoid and the actuator. Several days after the repair, the failure resurfaced and became progressively worse. He took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they were unsuccessful in locating the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 33,387.
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.
I have a 06 ford f150 that I parked then removed the keys 5 mins. Later hop in to start my truck I would no turn over . I had power the truck read that it was in park . Call ford for road side at 39,000 I was told that I didn't have road side so my husband showed up he could see why it was doing this? Until he pushed off the truck and it rolled back then it started called a dealer to make appointment they couldn't see the until 4 days later and it happen 2 more times and the dealer tells me I warranty and they still want to charge me $155.00 for to hour looking for the problem.
Within the last 2 months, 3 different times just driving down the road will all of a sudden hear grinding noise.
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