My 2016 f350 super duty 4wd disesal has a death wobble with only 46,ooo miles. The dealership at seminole ford, seminole oklahoma 405‑382‑2222 told me I would have to pay 1200 to fix this. I was driving 70mph on the highway yesterday and my vehicle went out of control almost causing me to wreck. I immediately scheduled an appointment with the dealership. I will forward the bill when I receive it. This is a safety hazard and a factory defect that I should not be responsible for, I had the vehicle at the dealership one month ago and had to pay for a new def heater at the tune almost $1,000. At that time they did their multi-point inspection which shows that the parts that failed were all fine. Please help me as ford is trying to screw me over on a 70k truck with minimal miles. This should be a recall issue that ford should pay for not the consumer.
The worst 2006 Ford F-350 SD problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Steering45
- Suspension43
- Engine21
- Fuel system21
- Tires14
- Electrical9
- Wheels8
- Transmission5
- Acceleration4
- Brakes4
- Visibility2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Lights1
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Ford F-350 SD
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
- Risk
- Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 11V352000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Violent front end oscillation
This investigation was opened based on 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel oscillations after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven surface.odi was concerned about these complaints because many of them alleged loss of control and the loss of control occurredat speeds above 50 miles per hour.at the time these complaints were received, odi was also aware of the tsb 07-10-10 and early warning field reports that discussed the shimmy condition on the subject vehicles.since opening this investigation, odi has confirmed, based on consumer complaints, warranty data, testing conducted by vrtc, and odi inspection of complaint vehicles, that the owners of the subject vehicles are experiencing shimmy events on their vehicles.however, odi has also confirmed that owners typically do not maintain their tires at the pressures recommended by ford on the tire label.further, odi has found that in order for shimmy to occur, tire pressures must be substantially below (at least 20%) those specified on the vehicle tire label.odi considers these unsafe tire conditions to be the result of one of three typical situations.the tires are being improperly maintained, the owners are intentionally setting the tire pressures low to enhance ride quality, or aftermarket tires (not designed for use on the vehicle) are installed to change the appearance or function of the vehicle.the subject vehicles are intended and designed to be used as heavy duty vehicles and as such require that the tires be capable of handling the loads for which the vehicle is designed and marketed.in order for the tires to be capable of handling these loads, the proper tire pressure must be maintained.in light of the information gathered in this investigation and ford's agreement to notify subject vehicle owners (now and every two years until the vehicles reach ten years from their production date) about the importance of maintaining proper tire pressures on their vehicles, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA08007
Violent front end oscillation
Odi has received 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy and oscillations commencing after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven road surface. The majority of these incidents occurred at speeds of 50 MPH or greater.thirteen of the complaints received by odi allege loss of steering control and that the vehicle changed driving lanes uncontrollably.four of the complaints received by odi allege that the vehicle left the road surface as a result of the violent suspension and steering wheel oscillations.in one case the consumer alleges that after the vehicle left the road surface, it crashed into a wooded area.additionalfactors contributing to the opening of this ea were early warning field reports,submitted by ford, describing suspension shimmy / oscillationsand a ford tsb (07-10-10) describing the suspension shimmy issue and how to repair the problem.ford has described shimmy as self-excited oscillation of the steering wheels with accompanying wheel tramp.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to determine if the shimmy condition that occurs on the subject vehicles creates a condition where the vehicle becomes difficult to control or startles the driver, thus presenting a safety risk.
PE07057
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Ford F-350 SD 102
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all...
- Accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions
- These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules
- Accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions
- This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist
- Concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as...
- Accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Some 2005-2017 f-super duty 4X4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit...
- Exterior Mirror
What 2006 Ford F-350 SD owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that several failures occurred with the vehicle regarding the engine and electrical computer. The vehicle was taken to shamaley ford (11301 gateway blvd w, el paso, tx 79936) where the turbo, glow plugs, head gaskets, and the computer were replaced. Despite the repairs, the vehicle failed to start-up after multiple attempts. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000. The VIN was not available.
Shakes steering wheel around 40mph, but sporadically.
There is a problem with the instrument cluster and the plugs. The dash goes dead, interior lights dont work. Power windows dont work radio shuts off. Vehicle runs improperly. The vehicle can be sitting or moving. I have done research and found ford trucks from as early as 2002-2008 have this issue. Its unsafeand a know issuewith these year ford truck f150-f450. A new dash is very expensive and used ones run the risk of the same issue happening again. The fix is simple, the cost is not. Theres videos on you tube dozens of forums. Excursion expeditions are also having the same issue. Im n the mid west its cold. I drove to pick up a coiple atvs an hour north. Halfway back issues happened while window was down. Drove home preg fiance 5yr old in the back -3 outside-15 windchill n we're drive 65mph to get home. That was misserable.
Death shimmy. Steering wheel shakes violently when a bump or discontinuity in the road is encountered. You cannot hold the steering wheel during this event. Cure is to reduce vehicle speed below 15 MPH. This is hazardous if traveling at high speed or pulling a trailer. As you cannot hold the wheel during this event, the vehicle will change lanes and presents a fatal hazard as you attempt to reduce speed from 65 MPH to below 15 MPH without steering control. Ford acknowledges the problem in letter 09l02 sent in 2009 and again in 2015. Their solution to properly inflate the tires is false as tire pressure has no effect on occurance or severity. I have replaced the tires and run up the pressure in 5 lb increments from 55 to 80 psi. No effect in the frequency or severity of the vibration. ## VIN passed ## ford f350 super duty 2006 ##
Purchased tires on 2/27/2013 . Tires have 27,441 miles on them. They were originally warrented for 40 months or 50,000 miles. All 4 tires have sidewall cracking close to the wheel rim. Dot #'s are utot hwb 4212,utot hwb 5012, utot hwb 5012, utot hwb 5012
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350 sd. While driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the bolts that attached the brake booster and the brake master cylinder fractured, resulting in total brake failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,738.
This vehicles issues began with the galvanizing of the interior of the fuel tank flaking off and getting into the fuel system. It is a diesel. It has been to the shop to have the fuel tank replaced, injectors replaced, high pressure fuel pump replaced to name a few. All after the fuel tank problem. Since then the vehicle has shut down a number of times while on the highway. This is extremely hazardous to lose all power. Fortunately our drivers have been able to maneuver it off the highway before causing an accident. Ford has denied having a problem with their fuel tanks; however, when we checked around we found it to be quite common. In fact we had a difficult time securing a new tank because there were so many replacements being done. I believe ford should step forward and admit there is an issue and deal with it. We discussed this with a zone manager and got nowhere.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350 sd equipped with michelin ltx m/s2 tires, size: lt275/70r18 (na). While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate violently. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the emergency lane. The contact discovered that the sidewall and the steel belt of the front driver side tire separated. The tires were not inspected or replaced. The tires were replacement equipment. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 55,000 and the tire failure mileage was 20,000.
The death wobble that you say had only 76 complants is [xxx] ! Over the last 3 years it has happened over 18 times with new correct size tires @ correct pressure ! I have had to make rapid lane changes slamming on the brakes to get to the side of the road so it will stop ! If you think this is not a problem maybe you should go to work for ford ,on second thought its apparent you already do ! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Questions about the 2006 Ford F-350 SD
Is the 2006 Ford F-350 SD reliable?
Owners have filed 127 complaints about the 2006 Ford F-350 SD, close to a typical F-350 SD model year.
What is the 2006 Ford F-350 SD year score?
The 2006 Ford F-350 SD scores 72 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford F-350 SD: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ford F-350 SD?
Steering, with 45 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles. Next is suspension (43).
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F-350 SD have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
What year does the Ford F-350 SD have bad steering?
The Ford F-350 SD model years with the most steering complaints are 2017 (292 complaints), 2019 (266 complaints) and 2018 (102 complaints).
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- Ford recalls 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD and 2026 F-350 SD and other models over exterior lighting headlights problem (41,748 vehicles)