2006 Ford F-350 engine problems

Filed Nov 19, 2025 · Engine · PA

2006F-350 super duty 5.4engine,,had to be replaced two and a half years ago the Ford dealer at cirroca of York,,told me that the new motor was improved that the new motors valve train was improved,,why wasn't it a recall,, if it would affect emissions and overall performance and reliability

Filed Dec 29, 2023 · Engine, Suspension · 99,856 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the front of the vehicle started to wobble. While driving over a pothole, the vehicle wobbled violently. The contact was unable to control the vehicle while driving over 35 MPH. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact detected smoke coming from the vehicle. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who informed him there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 99,856.

Filed Nov 22, 2017 · Engine · 124,000 miles · KY

Engine dies while driving. Does not do it all the time. Mainly when accelerating and if let off gas and apply brakes.

Filed Mar 17, 2017 · Engine · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed liquid under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed there was a damaged head gasket that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 31, 2016 · Engine · 84,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the exhaust pipe smoked and/or steamed and the engine overheated. The check temperature light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact filled the engine with water and drove home. The dealer diagnosed that the egr cooler leaked; therefore, the egr cooler and the oil cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. The manufacturer was not notified.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the engine did not start. After several attempts, the engine started. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Updated 08/02/16*lj updated 08/09/16.

Filed Feb 26, 2015 · Engine · 25,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact stated that exhaust fumes were emitting from the exhaust manifold in front of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that there were exhaust fumes in the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 42,000 miles · NC

2006 ford f-350 6.0 diesel cab and chasis -- egr valve 1st time fixed by ford dealer no cost, egr valve 2nd time fixed at cost, egr valve 3rd time by-passed, 16 fuel injectors replaced. Delaminating gas tank, over a dozen fuel filters at $60,00 a pop, new fuel pump, new gas tank, 8 more new fuel injectors. Possible turbo issues and I may be forgetting something.

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Engine · 112,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started to emit white smoke. The vehicle taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the turbo booster and fuel injectors was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 119,583 miles · PA

While driving on highway f-350 lost power, shut off and would not restart. Numerous problems with fuel/turbo. Replace turbo injectors, egr valve, ficm, fuel injector, regulator, and high pressure oil pump.