2006 Ford F-250: sudden loss of power

7 of the 221 complaints about the 2006 Ford F-250 describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 128,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2013
6
2012
7
2011
5
2010
2
2009
2
2008
11
2006
7
2005
9
2004
13
2003
4
2002
4
2001
2
2000
6
1999
16
1997
4
1996
2
1995
2
1994
3
1993
5
1992
2
1991
1

What owners say

Filed May 17, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · AZ

My son was driving on the freeway, traveling approximately 83 mph, when the vehicle lost power, the engine stalled and he lost the ability to steer the vehicle properly. The vehicle was parked at nearest gas station until i could get to it. After inspecting engine, I noticed some wires that had the insulation coming off. I replaced wiring harness, and when doing so, found the main harness to be severely chafed from rubbing the under side of air filter ducts. When looking around engine bay I noticed other wires with insulation coming off too.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 142,000 miles · VA

The truck was on a major interstate (I-81 near blacksburg exit 118a,b,c) driving uphill. While trying to merge into the right lane from the middle lane, while letting of the accelerator the engine dies. At this point lost all power including brakes and steering control. Since there was no traffic immediately behind the truck then was able to pull over to the first lane and get off the shoulder. The truck died and fortunately due to low traffic able to maneuver to the shoulder. At that point, tried to start the truck and it would not start so had to remain on the side of interstate until help could arrive. Stranded on the side of the interstate. Truck was towed to dealership. Ford blogs indicate there is a known problem that has gone unaddressed.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Engine · 128,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f250 diesel. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was found that the heat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred on several occasions. The failure mileage was 128,000 and the current mileage 128,691.

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 196,000 miles · TX

My ford f250 super duty 2006 model truck started up just fine on way to job site and then about 1:00 p.m. That day my truck over-heated even though no indication on the electrical panel. I saw white smoke coming out of tail pipe, started over-heating, and I was losing power in motor. I put water in coolant over-fill because all of my antifreeze drained out and I just had put in prior to this date above about two weeks. I regularly change the oil and maintain all the fluids and do required maintenance on truck per the mileage. I was able to make it to my house where I waited 30 minutes for truck to cool and then drove immediately to diesel mechanic named [xxx] who knew immediately what had happened because (6) other trucks came in the same week with the same issue which was to replace the egr's and also the oil cooler. My bill for this was over $3,000.00. I was very lucky that I had work and was able to pay for this huge expense otherwise I would be out-of-pocket in a bad way because the truck is my livelihood in my making money as I am a general contractor and need a heavy duty truck. I think that there should be a re-call on this part because of the six other trucks that came into his diesel shop the same week. This was a very expensive experience and I feel like ford should know about this and correct the error because this part should not go out on a super duty truck like this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 31, 2013 · Engine · 107,000 miles · MO

I was driving on a two lane blacktop road at 35 MPH, when the vehicle unexpectly died losing all power, including steering and brakes. This occurred after I had just exited a u.s. Highway where the speed limit was 65 MPH. Due to the fact that I am a former police defensive driving instructor I was able to steer the vehicle to a side street. I bought this vehicle to tow a 14,000 lb. Fifth wheel trailer and I am glad it was not attached.. It turned out that the problem was the stc fitting. Ford told me that this part has a common failure problem and it has been replaced with the revised stc fitting. My concerm is that failure of this part with an inexperienced driver on an interstate could be fatal. The stc fitting is apparently attached to the high pressure oil pump, and when it fails you lose all power and the vehicle will not restart.

Filed Jan 26, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 112,000 miles · OH

The ficm (fuel injector control module) on the 6.0l powerstrokes are a known item to fail. They lose voltage and make injectors not work, which shuts off the vehicle. This can happen at any time while at an idle or going down the highway. Once this happens, the truck shuts off and you lose power steering and braking ability. Mine shut off while going down the road several times now, but ford does not want to warranty it. My small town ford dealership replaces several of these parts a week. Does someone have to die for them to issue a recall on these?

Filed Nov 25, 2008 · Steering · 20,000 miles · NC

Temporary loss of power steering at low speeds and tight turns. Problem is intermittent and has caused me to almost run off the road while pulling my boat or motorcycle trailer. Ford dealer checked power steering pump and found it was pumping less fluid than required. Replaced pump. Problem still exists.