AI Damage2006 Ford Super Duty: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Ford Super Duty filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 63% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 50% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 38% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 13% of all complaints
- 7 Visibility 13% of all complaints
- Suspension: 5 complaints (63% of all).
- Steering: 4 complaints (50% of all).
- Engine: 3 complaints (38% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (25% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
When I started the vehicle the electronic throttle body was slammed shut due to a faulty motor that when it gets low voltage ( changing the battery) it malfunctions and cause the vehicle to go in limp mode.
Steering vibration & wheel hop when driving on rough roads. Noticed first in 2007 and continues today. Truck has only 20,000 miles, used very little and well cared for. This is a serious fault and a complaint by many owners of similar trucks.
Truck hit a bump on bridge and began violently shaking. I had to bring the truck to a complete stop to get it to stop shaking. I went several times to ford dealerships to find out if any other trucks where having the same problems. But of course no one else was having this serve problem.
The dealership told me I needed $3200.00 in repairs to fix the fuel injector "o" rings which are leaking oil, the down pipes inside the engine, associated fittings for the high pressure oil system/pump, the turbo charger variable geometry vanes, and other components including the fuel injection control module and egr.
Violent shaking after hitting bump and braking, tires were inflated as recommended, taken to dealer and fixed a manufacturing problem in steering, did not fix shaking problem, happened once in heavy traffic, engine seized up on interstate had to be replaced at 70,000 miles, truck will not restart after warming up,…
The dealer stated there was a tsb 07-10-5 on this issue but no recall and my cost to replace the window belt moldings/windows on the driver/passenger side front doors of my truck would be $300-400.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Super Duty has 5 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 8, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Super Duty?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, steering, engine. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (63%), engine failure or replacement (13%), oil leak or consumption (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Ford Super Duty?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Ford Super Duty from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.