2006 Ford F-350 SD engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Ford F-350 SD — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving on a heavy traffic highway, in the middle lane, and truck just quit running. This is unjustifiable!! Over $5000.00 in repairs to get to get this truck to run! Why hasn't ford issued a recall on this notorious problem on these diesel engines?! I will continue to pursue a class act…”
filed Sep 20, 2012
“2006 ford f350 super duty. Attorney writes on behalf of client in regards to reimbursement for repairs *tgw the consumer noticed smoke billowing out of the exhaust. Shortly thereafter, a warning light appeared on the dashboard and the vehicle lost power. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer…”
filed Sep 19, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 5 | 17% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 5 | 12% |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Ford F-350 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.