2006 Ford F-550 SD: sudden loss of power

5 of the 44 complaints about the 2006 Ford F-550 SD describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 11%
typical mileage: 68,891
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 43 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2021
2
2020
1
2017
1
2016
1
2015
1
2013
1
2012
1
2008
4
2007
4
2006
5
2005
8
2004
6
2003
4
2002
6
2001
1
2000
1
1999
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 167,000 miles · FL

While driving the vehicle on the expressway in michigan, it suddenly began losing power. After frequently stopping and restarting the engine, the truck stopped completely. When the dealership investigated the cause, they found specks of paint in the diesel fuel. When the factory installed gas tank was dropped, it was discovered that the coating inside the fuel tank was flaking off and had plugged the fuel filters, contaminated the fuel as well as damaging 3 inverters.. When investigating if others have same complaint, we found many others have had the same problem. Luckily we were not pulling our rv.

Filed Feb 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NY

Driving at approx. 35-40 MPH truck lost power and stalled . I cranked several times and then it started . I drove about another mile and this repeated twice ,then I was calling a wrecker for a tow. My mechanic discovered the fuel filter & pump was contaminated with a sludge and then looked in the fuel tank and discovered the fuel tank was flaking from the inside , manufacture defect. The cost of parts and repair was $2100.00 , the tank is a 40 gal tank that holds diesel fuel at $ 4.25 per gal. My work associate has the same vehicle and now the same thing happened to him,he will also be filling a report with his win. # ,now we are hearing several of the same occurrences. It sounds like ford needs to do a recall / class action law suit, reimbursement !!! The defect is costing consumer thousands of dollars and additional expenses.

Filed Jan 10, 2011 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-550 diesel. The contact stated that the fuel tank was eroding and causing the vehicle to sporadically lose power without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Filed May 4, 2010 · Fuel system · 124,200 miles · GA

The coating on the inside of the fuel tank delaminated sending debris through the fuel lines pump and filters. Due to the debris the vehicle's fuel system the vehicle lost power and eventually stalled. The vehicle involved is a 2006 ford f-550 sd with a 6.0 liter powerstroke diesel ambulance.

Filed Feb 4, 2009 · Fuel system · 68,891 miles · NJ

Loss of power so we pulled the fuel filters. The fuel filters were packed with a gray,flaky substance looking like paint chips. When we took the truck to the dealer they said the fuel tank was "delaminating".