2006 FORD F-150 Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
63 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power with an abnormal popping sound coming from the engine compartment. The failure occurred more often while attempting to accelerate or driving uphill. The vehicle occasionally stalled during the failure. The contact released the accelerator pedal slowly and the vehicle then started driving normally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phaser had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cam phaser part no longer being manufactured. The contact stated that the part was no longer in production because the replacement part was defective and failed to fix the vehicle. The contact was informed by the dealer that a newer version of the cam phaser needed to be purchased and was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the repair was not covered under the Warranty. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 230,774.
May 17, 2024
I TRIED TO START MY TRUCK, BUT IT WOULDN'T START. IT TURNED OVER PERFECTLY BUT WOULD NOT START. IT HAD STARTED TWICE EARLIER IN THE DAY. THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE, LOCATED ABOVE THE SPARE TIRE ON THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK, HAD CORRODED AND FAILED.
Feb 27, 2014
THE RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS HAD BROKEN APPROXIMATELY 5/5/2012, IN WHICH THEY DID NOT TELL ME THE FULL EXTENT OF THE DAMAGES. THEY JUST TOLD ME THE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING AND THE COST TO REPAIR IT. THIS CAUSED THE MANIFOLD TO WARP AND LEAK. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR IT UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER I CALLED THE WARRANTY COMPANY AND FOUND OUT IT WAS ACTUALLY COVERED. WHEN I HAD TAKEN IT IN, IN MAY 2012 THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE 1500.00 FOR THE REPAIRS. THE REPAIRS WERE FINALLY MADE IN MAY OF 2013 TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, BUT NOT TO THE CATALYTIC.CONVERTER WHICH STARTED CAUSING PROBLEMS IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR. THIS LEAK MAY HAVE CAUSED THE RIGHT CATALYTIC CONVERTER TO FAIL ALSO, BUT HAVE FOUND MANY FORUMS STATING THAT FAILURE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ARE A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE PICK UPS. AT THIS TIME I AM DRIVING THE PICK UP AND IT THROWS THE CODE P0420, FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER BELOW EFFICIENCY THRESHOLD. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD ALSO BE FORWARDED TO THE E.P.A. BECAUSE PEOPLE CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THEIR CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AT THE PRICE OF 1200.00 PER SIDE. IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD F-150'S THIS NEEDS ADDRESSED. ALSO THE FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD CAUSE THE OCCUPANTS IN THE CABIN TO BE EXPOSED TO CARBON MONOXIDE. THE LEAKING MANIFOLD ALSO CONFUSES THE COMPUTER BY TELLING IT THAT THE OF BANK CYLINDERS IS RUNNING TO LEAN IN RESPONSE TO THOSE READINGS IT THEN ADDS FUEL TO THAT BANK WHICH CAUSES IT TO RUN RICHER ON THAT BANK THAN IT SHOULD. I BELIEVE THAT THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAKING IT FAIL PREMATURELY. *TR
Jul 28, 2013
I WAS DRIVING HOME AND SLOWED DOWN TO 15 MILES PER HR TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND HEARD A BIG BANG I DID NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AT THE MOMENT I CONTINUED TO PROCEED ON AND THE NOISE WAS LOUD LIKE AN EXHAUST LEAK BUT TO COME FIND OUT THE NEXT TWO DAYS ON THINKING WHAT TO DO I PULLED OFF THE #4 PLUG IT WAS OUT OF THE MOTOR ALREADY IT ACTUALLY BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE. WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IF ANY? *TR
Oct 09, 2012
ON JULY 1, 2012, MY 2006 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE TRUCK HAD BEEN SITTING UNTOUCHED FOR A WEEK WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT ANY EXPLANATION. FIRE INVESTIGATORS WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE BECAUSE THE TRUCK WAS APPROXIMATELY 90% BURNED. *TR
Jul 16, 2012
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
55 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop and continued rolling forward. The contact stated that the vehicle came to a stop once the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal function afterwards. The local dealer was contacted; however, the dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle because of its age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while the contact's husband was driving at a slow speed, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop and continued rolling forward. The contact's husband stated that the vehicle came to a stop once the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Mar 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, he had to forcefully depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V208000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Jun 15, 2022
Random brake loss due to hydraulic control unit for ABS. The loss of brakes on more than 5 occasions has nearly caused several accidents as brakes fail to engage in traffic situations. The problem cannot be reproduced by automotive repair shops due to the random nature of the events. Inspection of the component does not reveal any problem. The component functions properly 80% of the time. There has never been any warning of any sort prior to the event happening which is why the severity of the incidents are not only surprising but have put me and other drivers at risk. These HCU components have had similar failures in other ford vehicles. Recalls are listed for those vehicles such as the MZk, Fusion, Millan.
Aug 09, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXCESSIVELY ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. UPDATED 1/12/2016 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, HIS FOOT ALSO HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. UPDATED 05/04/16
Oct 07, 2015
BRAKES FAILED AT LOW SPEED AVOIDING INCIDENT. LOST VACUUM TO BRAKING SYSTEM RESULTING IN STIFF MANUAL STYLE BRAKING. LOOKED ONLINE FOR RECALL AND SAW WHAT APPEARED TO BE THE EXACT SAME THING FOR MY YEAR AND VEHICLE DESCRIPTION. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THIS RECALL. WELL, IT SHOULD BE. IT WAS THE EXACT ISSUE AND PART AS IS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 08V208000 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08001 COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. *TR
Apr 04, 2012
+ 50 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
49 complaints
Received notification by mail from your department about a recall on my trucks spark plugs breaking in the head .Took vehicle to local ford dealer and was told the vehicle was required to have over 100 thousand miles before the plugs would be replaced under recall . Now my vehicle has over 150 thousand miles and when I went to the same dealer I was told there wasn’t a recall on this truck . My documents I received from your department was lost during hurricane Sally. This is a well known recall every local mechanic knows about .
Oct 09, 2025
The vehicle will hesitate once it comes to a stop after several hesitations it would just shut down you have to keep restarting it, the restart get harder and harder.
Apr 11, 2024
The contact owned a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, an abnormal, popping sound emitted from the vehicle without warning. Soon after he heard the sound, the vehicle caught fire. The contact exited the vehicle and attempted to extinguish the fire with two fire extinguishers. The fire department was called to the scene and they managed to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was 174,000.
Jun 08, 2023
The engine shakes violently when driving and cause the truck to learch unexpectedly in forward or reverse. It unexpectedly looses power and dies. This has been going on for 4 years.
Nov 04, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT SPUTTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED, LEADING TO AN ENGINE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Mar 31, 2021
+ 44 more complaints for this component
STEERING
40 complaints
When is some one going to do something about the faulty steering column in 2006 Ford F150 pick ups and similar model years? It is all over the internet about the grinding and catching of the steering column. In some cases can't steer at all. There is tons of information on this problem. I have a 2006 Ford F150. It is starting with the problem and it only has 82,000 miles. This should not be happening some one is going to get hurt or killed !
Jan 11, 2023
THE STEERING LOWER SHAFT GETS FAULTY IN THIS YEARS TRUCK DO TO BEING CHEAP MADE AND GETS CORRODED WIN SALT FROM THE ROADS BARELY TOUCHES IT WHEN DRIVING YOU HAVE TO TURN EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE IT STEER AND IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH FOR IT TO BRAKE WHEN GOING DOWN A HIGHWAY ONE OF THE MOST IN SAFE DESIGNS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN A NEWER TRUCK THAN 2000 THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM THE EXACT SAME DESIGN IN THE CROWN VICS FROM 2004 TO 2008 MINE BROKE WHEN GOING DOWN THE CITY ROAD GOING ABOUT 45MPH
Sep 08, 2020
THE U JOINT ARE FREEZING UP AND IT IS HARD TO TURN AND IT GETS WORSE
Nov 11, 2018
HARD STEERING ON INITIAL START UP AND DRIVING . STEERING WOULD NOT GO BACK TO CENTER BY ITSELF HAD TO MANUALLY CORRECT..STEERING GETS BETTER THE LONGER YOU DRIVE IT.
Sep 08, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM TURNING AND ALMOST DROVE OFF A BRIDGE INTO A RIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE VEERED TO SAFETY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Sep 06, 2018
+ 35 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
36 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the air bag waring light needed to be serviced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V107000 (Air Bags) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 86,500.
Jul 28, 2022
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V107000 (Air Bags). The contact was provided the cost for a diagnostic fee to determine the cause of the failure. The contact declined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred him to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Nov 16, 2021
HAD IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE AIRBAG DETONATED TO LATE BROKE COLLAR BONE IN TWO PLACES AT ONCE . DRIVING BONE INTO HEART VALVE AND RIGHT LUNG CAUSING P.E. UNDERWENT SURGERY TO REMOVE BONE FROM HEART AND LUNG. ACCIDENT IN ARLINGTON TEXAS 10/6/2016 . ROTTED TO NHTSA IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018. YOU HAD REQUESTED TO FORWARD INFO TO FORD MOTOR CO.. ANY FEEDBACK WOULD BE APPRECIATED IF YOU COULD PLEASE Y ME ANY INFORMATION . THANK YOU SO MUCH. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 23, 2020
TRUCK WAS IN SIGNIFICANT FRONT END COLLISION - SEE PHOTO. DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY
Mar 06, 2019
BOUGHT THE TRUCK, FOUND OUT THE TRUCK HAD BEEN WRECKED AND WE WERE NEVER INFORMED. WE WENT TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND WAS TOLD ABOUT THE RECALLS. THE MAN TOLD ME THAT SOMEONE HAD REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG, BUT INSTEAD OF BOLTING IT BACK IN, THE AIRBAG WAS RIVETED BACK IN. AFTER BEING TOLD ABOUT THE AIRBAG, WE CONTACTED THE PLACE WHERE WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND WAS TOLD THE GUY THAT SOLD US THE TRUCK WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THAT HE WOULD CALL US BACK. TO THIS DAY WE HAVEN'T HEARD BACK FROM THEM.
Oct 26, 2018
+ 31 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
31 complaints
The shift cable for the automatic transmission was routed next to the exhaust manifold on the engine. The shift cable gets hot and burns into from the heat off the exhaust manifold. I purchased the 2006 Ford F150 used. I had mechanic replace one shift cable with a new shift cable. The new shift cable burned into has I was backing in my driveway. I did research on the internet for trucks in that year range and it included other trucks 2007 and 2008 F150 having the same issue. You can find a ton of utube videos . ShowIng mechanics finding solutions to prevent the shift cables from burning into. I contacted Ford motor company about it. Ford wanted me to take the truck to a dealership and let them diagnosed the problem. The dealership wanted me to pay them a 150 dollars to look at it. I was not going to pay them for something that I already knew the answer too. So it is a manufacturing flaw with the way Ford put the shift cable on 2006 F150 and other F150's in that year range. I hope you research the issue and get back to me soon. Sincerely Yours [XXX] Ph [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Jun 08, 2021
MY 2006 FORD F 150 HAS 125,000 MILES. I WENT TO PUT MY TRUCK IN REVERSE TO BACK UP OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND IT MADE A NOISE. APPARENTLY REVERS BAND IN THE TRANSMISSION WENT. I NO LONGER CAN PUT MY VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK UP. VERY FRUSTRATED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND IT BROKE FOR NO REASON.
Dec 02, 2020
THE MECHANIC SAID I NEED TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION, IT IS AN AUTOMATIC 4.6L MOTOR AND DOES NOT GET 4RD OR 4TH GEAR. MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND WHEN IT REACHED 40MPH IT WOULD NOT GO I HAD TO SWITCH TO 2ND GEAR.
Mar 23, 2018
TRANSMISSION HAS A DELAY SHIFTING OR KIND OF GET STOCK THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 80000 MILES AND DOING IT AGAIN
Nov 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME TIGHT AND LOOSENED UP AT RANDOM TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Jun 05, 2015
+ 26 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
28 complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact sold a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was sold with approximately 212,000 miles but later discovered that the buyer had relisted the vehicle for sale with an advertised mileage of 135,713. The vehicle was a private sale. Local authorities had been notified.
Apr 24, 2025
broken fuses baks air conditioning
May 17, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR WINDOWS AND POWER LOCKS FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Jul 14, 2016
WHILE DRIVING INSTRUMENT PANAL SHUTS DOWN, RADIO SHUTS OFF, AIRBAG INDICATOR COMES ON, WINDOWS DON'T WORK, IF SHUT OFF LASTS MORE THAN 5 MINUTES SEAT BELT CHIME GOES OFF, TWICE WORD TEST CAME ON IN MILEAGE INDICATOR WINDOW. SOMETIMES GOES ON AND OFF WHILE TURNING OR HITTING BRAKES, OTHER TIMES JUST WHILE DRIVING.
Nov 02, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE FAILURE CONTINUED WITH A TICKING NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 04, 2015
+ 23 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
28 complaints
See attached document for complaint.
Dec 04, 2024
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the middle sub frame structure was severely rusted. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
Jul 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to replace the starter, the mechanic observed corrosion on the frame near both rear doors. Additionally, the mechanic noticed that the sub frame was bent near the rear doors. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Sep 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted and the rear driver’s and passenger’s side doors. Additionally, the wheel well was rusted. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
Jan 18, 2023
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the subframe was corroded. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 232,000.
Nov 23, 2022
+ 23 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
24 complaints
TRUCK STUTTERED & STALLED, WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED FORD TO DEALER. FAILURE CAUSED BY CORRODED, CRACKED FUEL PUMP MODULE. THE MODULE BODY IS MADE OF AN ALLOY METAL MATERIAL, AND THE MODULE IS BOLTED DIRECTLY TO THE STEEL FRAME NEAR THE GAS TANK, MOISTURE AND DIS-SIMILAR METALS (ELECTROLYSIS) CAUSED RAPID DETERIORATION OF MODULE BODY. THIS POOR DESIGN CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN AT ANY SPEED/SITUATION, LOSS OF POWER STEERING & BRAKES WOULD OCCUR. RESULT COULD BE DEATH OF OCCUPANTS OR THOSE PERSONS AROUND TRUCK WHEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN OCCURS *TR
Jul 30, 2014
I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SPUTTER, AND AS I BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND TRIED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE TRUCK QUIT ON ME. I TRIED TO START IT BACK UP IN ORDER TO GET OFF THE MAIN ROAD BUT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START. I ENDED UP HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE LOCAL SHOP AND AFTER A DIAGNOSIS THAT COST $124.95 THEY FOUND OUT THAT THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE WHEN BAD. THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE COST $234.44. SO ALL TOGETHER WITH PARTS, LABOR AND TAX IT COST ME $496.88 WITHOUT INCLUDING THE COST TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE IS BOLTED DIRECTLY TO THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER, AND WITH MINNESOTA WINTERS SNOW AND ROAD SALT GET TRAPPED BETWEEN THE TWO PARTS. THE PART WILL EVENTUALLY RUST, CRACK, AND THEN THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE GOES BAD. IT WAS NICE TO SEE THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS A PLASTIC HOUSING WITH A COUPLE SPACERS TO MOVE IT AWAY FROM THE CROSS MEMBER TO POSSIBLY ELIMINATE THIS PROBLEM. FORD HAD TO KNOW ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THIS COMPONENT OTHERWISE THEY WOULDN'T HAVE CHANGED THE DESIGN RIGHT? *TR
Jul 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED REGARDING THE DEFECT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
May 23, 2014
VEHICLE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. THE PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE, FORD PART # 9D370, ALUMINUM CASING CORRODED THROUGH EXPOSING THE INTERNAL CIRCUIT BOARDS. THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR THE 2004 THROUGH 2006 F150 AND CAN CAUSE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IF IT SHUTS DOWN WHILE IN TRAFFIC AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Mar 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, SHE WOULD SMELL GASOLINE FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. *TR
Mar 03, 2014
+ 19 more complaints for this component
TIRES
19 complaints
Tire is dry rotting at the sidewall all around. 32 x 12.5
Aug 04, 2023
Tire size P255/65R17, Driving home when rear tire failed, side wall ruptured in three separate places .
Nov 16, 2022
5:30 pm 4/12/21 was driving home from umpiring a baseball game, drove threw intersection when suddenly I was thrown into passenger seat of my truck, the next thing I know im stopped in front of a tree with a telephone pole on the hood of my truck with no idea what or how this happened. I was lucky no one was coming the opposite direction on the 2 lane road cause I wouldn't have been able to control truck even at 40mph, another 5min and I would have been on the interstate going 65mph and surely I'd be dead. After a week I was able to go out and look at my truck thats when I noticed the flat front passenger tire was flat and the inner ring of the rim came off. I had an accident investigator look at it , I hired a lawyer and a metallurgical expert to examine rim. There was no warning the rims were still new.
Mar 22, 2022
HANKOOK DYNAPRO AS P255/65SR17 SEPARATED AT APPROX. 10,000 MILES. POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENT SINCE IT WAS A STEERING TIRE. PURCHASED AT PEPBOYS STORE # 661 TUCSON, AZ. *TR
Nov 05, 2013
I PURCHASED A NEW 2006 FORD F150 FROM A LOCAL FORD DEALER IN HUNTSVILLE, TX. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING HOME IT WAS VERY AN APPARENT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES, THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXTREME VIBRATION. I RETURNED TO THE DEALER, REPORTED THE PROBLEM AND REQUESTED THEM TO ADDRESS IT, THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE EXPLAINED THAT THE TRUCK HAD SET ON THE CAR LOT FOR SOME TIME AND THE TIRES GET FLAT SPOTS AND THIS IS THE PROBLEM, SHE TOLD ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY. THIS VEHICLE WAS JUST DRIVEN OVER 160 MILES (FROM AUSTIN, TEXAS TO HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AS IT WAS A DEALER SWAP, IN ORDER TO GET A VEHICLE WITH THE SPECS I HAD REQUESTED), BEFORE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. I HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE OVER 100 MILES BEFORE RETURNING TO THE DEALER TO REQUEST THIS PROBLEM BE CORRECTED, AFTER TALKING TO THEIR SERVICE PERSON, I PUT MORE MILES ON THE VEHICLE, THE VIBRATION STILL EXIST, WENT BACK TO THE HUNTSVILLE FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPT, AGAIN REQUESTED THE ROTATE AND BALANCE THE TIRES, LEFT THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS, MY RIDE HOME WAS NOT MUCH BETTER, STILL A VIBRATION, LATE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME TO DRIVE IT AND IT WILL GET BETTER, SO I DROVE IT 34,000 MILES, NO CHANGE IN THE VIBRATION, HE ONLY CHANGE WAS A VERY UNEVEN WARE IN THE TIRES. WENT BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY CAME UP WITH ALL KINDS OF REASONS WHY THEY ARE NOT LIABLE. I STILL HAVE THESE TIRES IN THE SHED BEHIND MY HOME, REMOVED AND REPLACED THEM WITH BF GOODRICH TIRES; THIS RESOLVED THE PROBLEM OF VIBRATION. NOW I WOULD LIKE A NEW SET OF TIRES TO REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE CONTINENTAL TIRES AND HAVE SOMEONE LOOK INTO THE FORD DEALERS UNSAFE PRACTICE. *TR
May 21, 2011
+ 14 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
17 complaints
AT CERTAIN SPEEDS THE CAR STALLS WHEN CHANGING GEARS
Jul 06, 2019
MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY AND HAD SUDDEN ACCELERATION THAT SPUN HIM UP ONTO THE LAWN AND FINALLY THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AFTER HITTING OUR HOUSE AND GOING THROUGH THE WALL. THE TRUCK STOPPED WITH THE BACK WHEELS INSIDE THE HOUSE WITH THE ENGINE CONTINUING TO REV.
Mar 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION AT A CAR WASH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE CROSSED THE ROAD, WENT INTO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX, AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BLOCK. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE FLATTENED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER (SABINE RIVER FORD IN ORANGE, TEXAS) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THAT THE FAILURE WAS UNUSUAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER PLACED THE CONTACT ON HOLD FOR TWENTY-FIVE MINUTES AND DID NOT RETURN TO THE PHONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Jul 07, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE. THE ACCELERATION LASTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS. THE FAILURE RECURRED, BUT WHILE IN FORWARD GEAR APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
May 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT IT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO RAPIDLY SHIFT THE GEAR INTO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE ENGINE FROM REVVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200.
Aug 28, 2014
+ 12 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
14 complaints
FRAME IS COMPLETLY RUSTED THROUGH AND EVERY F-150 IN THIS YEAR RANGE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HUGE SAFTY RISK TO ALL. TOYOTA HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WARRANTIED THEM ALL THIS IS NOT SAFE AT ALL
Nov 23, 2022
i STARTED HEARING A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER MY TRUCK AND NOTICED BOTH SPRINGS WERE BROKE IN HALF, ONLY THE MIDDLE LEAF...WOW
Sep 02, 2021
DRIVERS SIDE FRAME RAIL IS SO RUSTED OUT THEY TOLD ME TO STOP DRIVING IT
Oct 19, 2018
I JUST HAD MY TRUCK SERVICED AT SAYVILLE FORD & THEY FOUND TWO BROKEN FRONT SPRINGS. THE TRUCK HAS 142000 MILES. I CANT FIND ANY RECALL INFO ON NHTSA. CAN YOU ADVISE ME IF THIS IS A CURRENT PROBLEM BEING INVESTIGATED?
Jul 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE DRIVE SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WHO WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPAIRED THE REAR AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
Mar 19, 2015
+ 9 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
14 complaints
THE ENGINE BUCKS,MISSES AND DOESN'T COME UP TO SPEED. THERE IS NO ADVANCED WARNING AS WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN, THUS MAKING PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC A HAZARD! THE GARAGE WHERE I HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED WAS SURPRISED TO HEAR MY DESCRIPTION OF MY TROUBLE. THEY HAD A F150 IN THE WEEK BEFORE WITH THE SAME ISSUE!! THIS GENTLEMAN'S TRUCK ACTUALLY SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC,SO I CONSIDER MYSELF LUCKY! *TR
Feb 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 12, 2014
VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP AND PULLED OVER, BUT WAS STUCK IN A BUSY INTERSECTION FOR 15-20 MINUTES BEFORE THE TRUCK WOULD RESTART. WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO A PARKING LOT BEFORE IT STALLED AGAIN. TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED IT WAS A CORRODED FUEL CONTROL MODULE. DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH CONFIRMED THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION COULD EASILY OCCUR. *TR
Dec 11, 2014
PART #4L3Z 9D370 A (CONTROL UNIT) THIS IS THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE ON A 2006 FORD F150 THAT FAILED BECAUSE THE SHELL THAT HOLDS THE MICRO CHIPS RUSTED OUT. THIS SHOULD BE NOTED TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY BECAUSE IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER STATES. P.S. REPAIR COST AT FORD DEALERSHIP $458.78. *TR
Oct 13, 2014
UPON ATTEMPTING TO START MY 2006 FORD F150 SUPER CREW CAB VEHICLE (5.4L), THE ENGINE WILL ATTEMPT TO CRANK OVER BUT WILL NOT TURN ON. UPON FURTHER DIAGNOSIS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE IS NOT WORKING. IT BECAME COMPLETELY RUSTY AND EXHIBITS HOLES THROUGHOUT THE SURFACE OF THE MODULE. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD IS VERY WELL AWARE OF AND HAS NOT ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM. I THINK A CIVIL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SHOULD HELP THEM WITH THEM MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION TO REPAIR THE MODULE AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING ISSUE THAT FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT FOR SEVERAL YEARS. UPON SPEAKING WITH FORD DIRECTLY, I WAS ADVISED THAT THEIR HAS BEEN RECALLS FOR THAT EXACT PART BUT NOT FOR THE 2006 FORD F150. COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AND INEXCUSABLE. THIS WILL BE MY LAST FORD PURCHASE. I'VE BEEN A FORD MAN ALL MY LIFE. NOT ANYMORE.... *TR
Jul 15, 2014
+ 9 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12 complaints
The door latch on the back suicide opening doors on my F150 stopped working. We had a passenger in the back seat but when they tried to get out the door would not open. The latch had stopped working. Though they were able to get out through the other side, this is a very dangerous situation. Where we in an accident with the possibility of fire or the door would not open for the fire and rescue squad it could have been life threatening. Soon after this incident the other side did the same thing. Now both door latches do not work. How much worse would that have been if an accident would have happened and both doors stopped working. I cannot find a better example of poor safety design and safety threat than this situation. From what I can find there is no recall for the door latch failure on the Ford trucks with the suicide doors on the Ford cabs. The truck is still in this state because we cannot afford to get it fixed and yes it is available for inspection. I described above just how the safety of my passengers were put at risk. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No, but the problem is well known, all you have to do is search the internet for this door lock failure Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? NO, the failure happened all of a sudden and without warning. The same failure happened a few weeks later on the opposite side door latch with the same problem. If I would have had a passenger in the back at that time and gotten in an accident this could have been a life threatening situation. There would have been no way for the person of persons to get out of the back seat due to neither door opening.
May 02, 2022
Main truck frame is rusting through-presently the left frame rail just behind the left door is failing. The overall condition of truck is good, no body panel rust through(s)-note that I live in Northern Michigan. At this point I wouldn't lift with a floor hoist or heavy load the box with materials. A check of the web shows many of the same complaints........2006 Ford F150, I can provide pics if need or you can actually inspect.
Jun 13, 2021
I PURCHASED THIS 78,400 MILE VEHICLE FROM AN INTERNET SALE IN SEPT/OCT. 2019, WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF DELIVERY, WHILE TAKING IT AROUND FOR MAINTENANCE APPRAISALS (BRAKES, ETC.), ONE OF THE SHOPS WARNED ME OF MAJOR FRAME RUST. A VISUAL INSPECTION SHORTLY THEREAFTER SHOWED THE MAIN FRAME MEMBERS WERE RUSTED THROUGH AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSED FROM THE WEIGHT OF THE TRUCK WHILE BEING LIFTED ON A RACK.
Nov 04, 2020
THE REAR OF THE FRAME HAS NEARLY COMPLETELY BROKEN THROUGH BOTH SIDES OF THE FRAME CAUSING THE BED OF THE VEHICLE TO CONTACT THE REAR CAB OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN AS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE COULD COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT END. I STARTED NOTICING A TAPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE ON FEB 5, 2020, WHICH WAS ABOUT A WEEK AGO. AFTER RESEARCHING THE NOISE I NOTICED THAT THE TOP OF THE BED WAS TOUCHING THE CAB WHILE THE BOTTOM OF THE BED WAS ABOUT 4-5 INCHES FROM THE CAB. AFTER INSPECTING THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK AT THE REAR, I SAW THAT THE FRAME WAS NEARLY COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ON BOTH SIDES.
Feb 26, 2020
THE FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH.
Feb 14, 2020
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
12 complaints
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR
Feb 04, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V208000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE AUTO NATION FORD DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Aug 01, 2017
MY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE LIGHT FOR ABS CAME ON AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO INGAGE ON A DRY ROAD. I HAD TO VEAR OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID ANOTHER TRUCK MAKING A TURN. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN WITH A CAR INFRONT OF ME, BEFORE I GOT HOME AND PARKED THE TRUCK. THE BRAKES SHUTTER ON PRESSING THEM AND THEN FAIL TO INGAUGE. I HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED IN GOODYEAR AZ AT THE FIRD DEALER FOR OVER 800 DOLLARS AND NOW THE PROBLEM BEGAN AGAIN. I LIVE IN LAKESIDE ARIZONA AND CANT DRIVE THE TRUCK BACK TO THAT DEALER WITHOUT FEAR OF DYING ON THE SIDE OF A CLIFF IR IN A BAD ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND BRAKES ARE NEEDED TO GO THROUGH THE MOUNTSINS TO GET TO THAT DEALER. VERY UPSET THAT I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FROM CACTUS JACKS IN PHOENIX AZ. 560 DOLLARS A MONTH FOR A TRUCK I CANT DRIVE FOR MY SMALL FARM. I WOULD LIKE TO TRADE IN TBIS TRUCK FOR ONE I CAN TRUST THAT WONT BE THE DEATH OF ME OR MY FAMILY.
Apr 25, 2017
WAS SITTING AT A RESTAURANT DRIVE THRU WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK STARTED MOVING. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE HOME AND BACK TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP THE NEXT MORNING VERY CAREFULLY AND BY PUMPING THE BRAKES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED. LUCKILY, I WAS NOT TOWING MY 6000 POUND BOAT OR GOING DOWNHILL AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. I ASKED IF THIS WAS COMMON SINCE BRAKE LINES ARE NOT AN ITEM THAT ARE ROUTINELY INSPECTED OR REPLACED ON A NORMAL 17 POINT INSPECTION. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS UNCOMMON. I GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED THAT SEVERAL OTHER FORD F150 OWNERS OF VARIOUS MODEL YEARS HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. LUCKILY, THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPORTS OF DEATHS OR SEVERE INJURY, BUT I AM REPORTING THIS TO HOPEFULLY PREVENT A DEATH FROM OCCURRING.
Sep 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKES AUTO ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 09/03/15*LJ UPDATED 10/26/2017*CN
Jun 22, 2015
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
12 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Dec 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED AND AS A RESULT, SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE WINDOW. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE WINDOW WOULD OPEN HOWEVER, IT WOULD FAIL TO CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE ALL FOUR WINDOW SWITCHES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,900 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
Sep 23, 2011
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REVIEW MIRRORS ARE NOT STATIONARY. THEY ARE LOOSE AND PIVOT WHEN CLOSING A DOOR. DRIVER'S SIDE ALSO VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY STATED "IT IS JUST A POOR DESIGN WITH A 'BREAK-AWAY FEATURE' THAT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN 'OVERWORN' BY PREVIOUS OWNER, POSSIBLY DUE TO USE OF THINNER GASKETS IN MIRROR ASSEMBLY". WHEN ASKED ABOUT LONGEVITY AND ANTICIPATED LIFESPAN OF MIRRORS PRIOR TO FAILURE DUE TO WEAR, THEY STATED IT WAS NOT A WEAR-PART, HOWEVER, THEY ALSO DENIED IT BEING DEFECTIVE AND QUOTED ME $1200 FOR PARTS AND LABOR TO REPLACE. WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER SINCE THE DEFECT WAS MECHANICAL AND NOT ELECTRICAL. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO STATED THE MIRRORS THAT WOULD BE INSTALLED WOULD BE EXACTLY THE SAME AND THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. I WAS UNABLE TO GET A CORRECTIVE ACTION OR REASONING WHY MY PARTICULAR MIRRORS ARE NOT SATISFACTORY, BUT I HAVE HEARD THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. LOOKING AT BOTH OF MY MIRRORS, IT IS OBVIOUS THEY SHOULD HAVE SOME SORT OF LOCKING MECHANISM (SNAP-IN-PLACE DESIGN) LIKE MOST VEHICLES. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY ACCIDENT INVOLVED WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS TO DOCUMENT A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR AWARENESS PURPOSES AND TO POTENTIALLY RECEIVE A CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR MY FAULTY MIRRORS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ON-GOING, AND AN ARBITRARY INCIDENT DATE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED. *TR
Apr 11, 2010
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). POWER WINDOWS FOR THE F-150 NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I HAVE MANY FRIENDS WHO OWN THIS TYPE OF TRUCK AND THEY ARE COMPLAINING OF THE SAME THING. AND THE AVERAGE FIX IT PRICE IS $500. [XXX] *TR
Mar 02, 2010
WINDOW FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. LOUD NOISE AS WINDOW FELL INSIDE THE DOOR I ALMOST CRASHED. VERY CLOSE CALL. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY OWNERS OF THIS SAME MODEL , DIFFERENT YEARS, ALL REPORT THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 29, 2009
+ 7 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
6 complaints
THE WAY THAT THE WHEEL IS MADE IT ALLOWS FOR WATER TO SEAT IN THE INTER GROOVE WHICH THEN RUST HOLE INTO THE WHEEL CAUSEING AIR TO LEAK OUT OF TIRE AND POSSIBLE DRIVER LOOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHICH ALMOST HAPPENED TO ME AT 60 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HWY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER IN TIME
Dec 11, 2019
PURCHASED NEW TIRES IN JAN 2019 ALL 4 TIRES OVER $1000.(DUE TO SLOW LEAKS ON 2 TIRES ) ONLY TO HAVE FLAT TIRE EVERY MORNING HAD TO AIR UP TIRE .FINALLY YOU COULD HEAR AIR COMING OUT TOOK BACK TO AMERICA TIRES TO CK AND WAS INFORMED THAT STEEL FORD RIM IS CRACKED ON INSIDE THEY COULD NOT LEGALLY PUT TIRE AND RIM BACK ON MY TRUCK DUE TO SAFETY THEY SAID I NEED TO HAVE 3 OTHERS ALSO CKD FOR DEFECT ON FORD STEEL RIMS WELD SEPERATEING AND COUKD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY SO I SIT WITH NEW TIRES ON 3 RIM THAT I CANT CK XAUSE HAVE NO REPLACEMENT RIM S
Aug 10, 2019
BOUGHT 2006 FORD F150 HAD FOUR GENERAL TIRES ON IT AMERITRACK TR. P255/70R17 STARTED TO NOTICE AFTER A WEEK OF DRIVING TRUCK THERE WAS SO MUCH SHAKING AND VIBRATIONS WHILE DRIVING EVEN WHILE UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT .CHECKED TIRES TO MY SHOCK THE RUBBER WAS SPLITTING AND RUBBER WAS CRUMBLING APART RAN MY HANDS OVER TIRE AND COULD PLUCK PIECES OF RUBBER READY TO FALL OF WITH THE STRENGTH OF 2FINGERS
Jul 05, 2017
FACTORY WELDS ON WHEELS FAILED CAUSING RAPID LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO DIFFERENT TIMES ON TWO DIFFERENT WHEELS.
Sep 21, 2015
SLOW AIR LEAK IN TIRE. DEALER FOUND A CRACK IN THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL NEXT TO THE TIRE BEAD. CRACK IS ONLY ON THE INSIDE, VERTICAL FACE OF THE WHEEL. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME FOR THIS FAILURE ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE I OWNED IT. THE SERVICE PERSON OFFERED TO SELL ME A NEW WHEEL. I ASSUME THIS PART IS OEM AND HAS NEVER BEEN REPLACED. I ORDERED THE NEW PART. *TR
Jul 20, 2009
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LATCH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT. WHEN DRIVING ALONE, THE CONTACT WOULD LATCH HIS SEAT BELT INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 135,000.
Mar 07, 2016
APRIL 14, 2014 AFTER LEAVING MY DOCTORS OFFICE I BUCKLED MY SEATBELT AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW I MADE ONE LEFT HAND TURN AND STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT AS I BEGAN MY TURN TO THE RIGHT WHEN LIGHT CHANGED THE SEALBELT CAME LOOSE FROM THE BUCKLE. THE TOP OF THE BUCKLE WAS STUCK DOWNWARD AND WOULD NOT RELEASE FOR ME TO BUCKLE IT AGAIN. WHEN RETURNING HOME I CALLED MIKE SHAD FORD IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA WHERE I PURCHASED IT. I WAS TOLD MY TRUCK WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD REPLACE IT FOR $294.71 DOLLARS IT WAS NOT ON A RECALL LIST. I THEREFORE CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO THE YOUNG LADY WHOM ANSWERED THE PHONE WHAT HAPPENED TELLING HER IT NEEDED TO BE PUT ON A RECALL LIST SHE REFUSED TO LISTEN AND HUNG UP. I THEN CALLED THE NHTSA AND REPORTED IT TO THEM. I AM SURE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO PURCHASED THAT YEAR TRUCK THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD HAVE REPLACED MY PART FREE OF CHARGE HOWEVER THEY DID NOT. SO I PAID FOR THE NEW PART AND IT WAS INSTALLED BY A TRAINED FORD TECHNICIAN. I FEEL I SHOULD BE REIMBURSED BY FORD IF NOT THE DEALER. COMPLAINT NUMBER BY NHTSA 10584144. *JS
Apr 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE BUCKLE NOT TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,900. UPDATED 6/10/14*CN UPDATED 8/23/2017*CN
Apr 22, 2014
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT HAS BECOME UNUSABLE DUE TO NOT COMING OUT TO BE ABLE TO BELT IN PASSENGERS. ALSO, IT WILL NOT RETRACT FULLY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, DUE TO SEAT BELT LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND PASSENGER SAFETY ISSUES, AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND FIXED ON ANY FORD THAT IS HAVING SUCH ISSUES OR SIMILAR ISSUES. *TR
Jul 23, 2012
SEATS
4 complaints
THE SEAT GETS WHOLE BECAUSE OF MEDAL BAR AND NOT ENOUGH CUSHION ON THE SIDE OF IT SO CAUSES IT HOLES. *TR
Dec 17, 2014
WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, I WAS HIT IN THE REAR END BY ANOTHER VEHICLE DURING NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, BOTH THE DRIVER SEAT AND THE PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED, BOTH MYSELF (DRIVER) AND THE PASSENGER RECEIVED NECK, SHOULDER, AND BACK INJURIES. MY VEHICLE RECEIVED HEAVY DAMAGE. A POLICE ACCIDENT REPORT WAS TAKEN. *TR
Feb 14, 2011
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE DURING NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED, AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND KNEE INJURIES. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED KNEE INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTAL, AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN.
Oct 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE UPPER SEATBELT BOLT WAS NOT TORQUED ALL THE WAY IN. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THE BOLT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS HAND TURNED 3 RESOLUTIONS. THERE WAS A PLASTIC COVER THAT COVERED THE BOLT HEAD AND USUALLY SAT FLUSH AGAINST THE VEHICLE'S STRUCTURE. IN THIS SITUATION, THE THREADS WERE VISIBLE, AND THE COVER DID NOT SIT FLUSH WITH THE BODY. THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL, AND THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THERE MAY BE OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS GOING TO BE CONTACTED AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA.
Sep 26, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 complaints
I REPORTED MY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WENT BAD TO RICHMOND FORD LLC. I HAVE A 2006 FORD F-150 XLT WITH 44,000 MILES. THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT THE 3 YEAR, 36,000 MILE FACTORY WARRANTY WAS PAST. IT WAS DURING A ROUTINE STATE INSPECTION MY MECHANIC FOUND THE ISSUE. I AGAIN CALLED MY MECHANIC. HE INFORMED THAT THERE IS AN 8 YEAR 80,000 MILE FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY. I AGAIN CALLED RICHMOND FORD LLC. SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO SUCH WARRANTY. I HAD TO TAKE MY TRUCK TO A LOCAL EXHAUST SPECIALIST. IT TOOK A WEEK AND OVER $2000 TO REPAIR MY TRUCK. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANIES CUSTOMER CARE LINE. THEY INFORMED ME THERE WAS A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY AND IT WAS FOR 8 YEARS OR 80,000 MILES. NOW I AM OUT $2000 AND I AM FIGHTING WITH FORD TO RECOVER MY EXPENSES, LOST TIME FROM WORK WITH NO SUCCESS CAN YOU ASSIST OR PROVIDE ME WITH ANY CONTACT INFORMATION TO ASSIST ME IN THIS MATTER. YOUR ASSISTANCE WOULD BE GREATLY WELCOME. *TR THANKS, BRIAN M DOUGHERTY
Sep 05, 2009
A FEW DAYS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THIS TIME IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THEY SAID THE OTHER CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HAD THIS TRUCK IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES FOR ENGINE LIGHT. *TR
Dec 02, 2008
2006 SUPERCREW 4X4 F150 THAT BEGAN MISSING AND SHAKING BADLY ALONG WITH RICH SMELL OF GASOLINE THIS MORNING. WAS TAKEN INTO SHOP WHERE IT LATER HYDROLOCKED AND WAS NOW UNABLE TO START. ASSESSMENT BY FORD TECHNICIAN FOUND THE ENGINE TO HAVE A FAULTY INJECTOR ON CYLINDER 6 THAT WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION ALLOWING FUEL TO DUMP DIRECTLY INTO CYLINDER UNTIL FULL AND THE PISTON WAS UNABLE TO MOVE ANYMORE APPARENTLY RESULTING IN SOME BENT RODS ACCORDING TO TECHNICIAN. WAS ADVISED THAT ENGINE WAS BLOWN AND NEEDED $9500 FOR REPLACEMENT ENGINE SINCE VEHICLE WAS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY AT 56,000 MILES. FOUND OUT THAT MANY OF THE 2005 MODELS OF THIS VEHICLE HAD RECALLS ON THE SAME INJECTORS MAKING THIS TYPE OF REPAIR COVERED, BUT MY VIN DOES NOT SHOW THIS RECALL SINCE IT A 2006 MODEL. THIS BOTHERS ME BECAUSE MY TRUCK WAS ACTUALLY SHOWN TO BE MANUFACTURED IN SEPT 2005 AND POSSIBLY HAD THE SAME BATCH OF FAULTY INJECTORS INSTALLED IN IT. *TR
May 01, 2008
TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS I EXPERIENCED A FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE ON MY '06 F-150 WHILE TRAVELING ON I-65 ON 10-10-06 AND ON I-10 ON 10-14-06. I WAS TOLD BY A DEALER IN CULMAN ALABAMA THAT I COULD DRIVE IT ON TO MEMPHIS WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT ON. UPON ARRIVAL IN MEMPHIS DOBBS FORD TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AND I HAD TO TAKE HIS WORD. ON MY TRIP BACK TO TAMPA THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND I HAD TO TOWED TO AMERICAN FORD IN TALLAHASSEE. THE REPLACED #6 FUEL INJECTOR. LATER, WHILE IN MEMPHIS #5 INJECTOR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED AT LANDERS FORD IN COLLIERVILLE. A FEW DAYS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THIS TIME IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Apr 20, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
There is a very common problem with the brake light always being on due to a short circuit in the cluster, many owners have reported this problem for several manufacturing years, the brake light is always on even though there is no problem with the brakes. This creates a great hazard because if you do have a brake problem since the light is always on you will never know, and you may be in a fatal vehicle accident. Ford motor company should replace or repair all clusters that have this problem.I just purchased this vehicle with this very common problem. Your inspector can google it and will find this is indeed a very common problem.
Jun 02, 2021
BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ON DUE TO FAULT IN CLUSTER PANEL. SAFETY ISSUE IN NOT KNOWING WHEN THERE ARE BRAKING PROBLEMS.
Sep 12, 2019
AFTER COUNTLESS HOURS SPENT DIAGNOSING A DASH BRAKE LITE WARNING. THESE VEHICLES FACTORY DEFECT IS THE ELECTRONICS BOARD OR SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER. COUNTLESS PEOPLE ARE DRIVING WITH A BRAKE LIGHT ON WITH NOTHING POSSIBLY WRONG.WHEN SOMETHING DOES GO WRONG THEY MAY NOT HAVE A CLUE UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKES.
Jun 03, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3 complaints
COMPUTER KEEPS THROWING CODE FOR INTERMITTENT CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT A BANK 1. CAUSE TRUCK TO RUN ON ONLY HALF POWER. POOR MPG. NO HORSEPOWER. HESITATION IN SHIFTING.
Dec 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. WHILE AT THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT SEVEN OF THE EIGHT SPARK PLUGS IN THE VEHICLE WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE OF THE FRACTURED SPARK PLUGS REMAINED IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE ENGINE TO REMOVE THE FRACTURED SPARK PLUG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS NOT OFFERED A REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
Jul 13, 2015
WHILE APPROACHING A STOP THE TRUCK GAUGES STARTED GOING CRAZY. TRUCK STALLED BUT RESTARTED WITH GAUGES STILL ACTING CRAZY. ALL GAUGES WOULD BOTTOM OUT AND COME BACK UP AND RADIO WAS TURNING ON AND OFF. REPLACED BATTERY BUT ONLY STALLING ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. TOOK TO LOCAL FORD DEALER BUT SINCE THE TRUCK ONLY DOES THIS RANDOMLY, THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. TRUCK RUNS PERFECTLY BUT GAUGES AND RADIO STILL GO ON AND OFF MAKING IT EXTREMELY ANNOYING TO DRIVE. VERY FRUSTRATING TO KNOW THAT SO MANY OTHER FORD OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN OFFERED FROM FORD. *TR
Sep 20, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
MOTOR IS MISSING AND THE CODES ARE P0345, P0349 AND P0171
Dec 25, 2018
SPARK PLUGS ON THE 5.3 LITER ENGINE WHEN REPLACED BREAK--IN RETURN THE BOOK SAID PULL ENGINE AND PULL HEADS TO REPLACE SPARK PLUGS. THE LAW SUIT FILLED FORD ADMITS TO BAD DECISION ON SPARK PLUGS AND WILL REIMBURSE SOME OF THE COST. THE COST IS VERY HIGH--THE BOOK AND FORD'S SHOP SAID THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE PULLED TO PULL THE HEADS TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS. THERE WAS NEVER ANY SOFTWARE UPDATES, AND NOW THE VEHICLE REQUIRES THEM. THE ERROR IN THE CLUSTER SOFTWARE RECALL WAS SUPPOSE TO BE REPAIRED AND I READ FROM THE EXPERTS ALL SOFTWARE SHOULD HAVE BEEN UPGRADED WITH THE CLUSTER ERROR. THERE ARE 42 P.M. FORD AND NHSTA KNEW OR KNOWS ABOUT ON MY VEHICLE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE, I AM A 100% DAV AND MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROKEN DOWN. THE 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON F-150 THAT COST SO MUCH WITH IT'S ON BOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE F-150 ENGINE CUTTING OUT, I PULLED OUT TO PASS ON A TWO LANE ROAD AND ALMOST GOT KILLED WHEN MINE CUT OUT SO BAD. A TWO CYLINDER WOULD HAVE DONE BETTER THAN THAT V-8.
Sep 25, 2015
2006 FORD F-150 HARLEY DAVIDSON HAS COIL MISFIRE PROBLEM. ALL EIGHT COILS HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS AND THREE HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. CAT CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN THE SAME TIME PERIOD. ALL PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE CAR CONTINUES TO MISFIRE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL RESONATING. THE DEALER STATES THAT THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO FIND THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE IS DEALER SERVICED. *TR
Mar 19, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
THE NUMBER 3 SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THE SAME SPARK PLUG. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 10/21/2011 AT 82781 MILES. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BY MIKE NAUGHTON FORD IN AURORA CO. THE MECHANIC INSTALLED A SLEEVE INTO THE CYLINDER HEAD TO REINSTALL A NEW SPARK PLUG. THE MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CYLINDER HEAD ONLY HAS 3-4 THREADS FOR THE SPARK PLUG TO SCREW INTO. *TR
Feb 10, 2012
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HESITATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE ONLY TWO QUARTS OF OIL IN THE ENGINE INSTEAD OF THE SEVEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO CONTAIN; THE DEALER COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING SO MUCH OIL. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,423. UPDATED 01/13/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ET THE VEHICLE OUT OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE. ALSO, THE TIMING CHAIN WAS MAKING A SCRAPING NOISE DUE TO LACK OF OIL. UPDATED 03/31/11
Oct 18, 2010
I PURCHASED A FORD F-150 IN 2006. I AM AT MY 100,000 MAINTENANCE AND THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE TO BE CHANGED. I SPOKE WITH A REPRESENTATIVE AT THE FORD REPAIR SHOP WHO TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BRING MY TRUCK IN 24 HOURS EARLY TO SOAK THE PLUGS BECAUSE THEY WILL BREAK IN THE MOTOR AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THEM REMOVED. I FOLLOWED THERE INSTRUCTIONS ON MONDAY MORNING AND TOOK THE TRUCK TO THEM. THEY CALLED AND INFORMED ME THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THE HEAD OFF MY MOTOR TO REMOVE THE PLUGS AT A CONSIDERABLE EXPENSE TO ME. IT DOES NOT SEEM FAIR TO ME THAT IF FORD MECHANICS PUT FORD PLUGS INTO THERE FORD TRUCKS AND WHEN THERE FORD MECHANICS TRY TO REMOVE THE FORD PLUGS FROM THE FORD VEHICLE THEY BREAK AND I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGES. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
I HAD TO REPLACE ALL OF THE GEARS AND THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE BEARINGS AND SEALS IN THE REAR END - ON A TRUCK THAT HAD 87,000 MILES. EVERY DEALERSHIP I'VE SPOKEN TO HAS TALKED ABOUT THE CHEAP BEARINGS IN THE FRONT AND REAR END ON THESE FORD F-150'S. 18,000 MILES AGO I HAD TO FIX THE FRONT END. *KB
Feb 02, 2012
2006 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR END OVERHAUL BEARINGS REPAIR *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR PINION SEALS WERE REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE QUALITY OF WORK OR THERE WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE DEALER AND FORD HAVE AGREED TO CUT THE BILL IN HALF TO $650. *JB
Sep 06, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE TRAVELING IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AT 30-50 MPH THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 54,000. UPDATED 8/2/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE PULLED SEVERLY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. UPDATED 08/09/10*JB
Jun 11, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
ALL FORD LIGHT TRUCKS, SUVS, AND CARS MANUFACTURED SINCE 1987 ALL THE WAY UNTIL 2006 NEED TO HAVE THE HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 24 YEARS AND I HAVE SEEN THESE VEHICLES SWITCH FROM HIGH TO LOW BEAMS AND THE LIGHTS ARE STILL TOO BRIGHT. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT BLINDS INCOMING TRAFFIC DRIVERS. THIS IS ALSO TRUE WHEN FORD PRODUCTS ARE DRIVEN BEHIND OTHER VEHICLE. THIS IS FAR TOO DANGEROUS AND THE PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. *NM
Dec 26, 2006
THE FRONT TURN SIGNALS ON MANY NEW CARS ARE NOT VISIBLE FROM A CROSS STREET AT ALL IN THE SUN , THE FAR SIGNAL IS NOT VISIBLE BECAUSE IT IS SO FAR BACK IT SHOULD BE CALLED A SIDE MARKER LIGHT. GET THEM BACK UP FRONT WHERE THEY ARE USEFUL !! ALSO THE DRIVING LIGHTS THAT ARE NOW ARE NOT DIMS , BUT ARE BEING USED AS SUCH. NOT SO MANY YEARS AGO , YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN STOPPED FOR DRIVING WITH AUXILIARY LIGHTS ON!!*JB
Feb 22, 2006
DESIGN FLAW OF HEADLIGTS ON 2006 FORD PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2006 DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS--TOO MUCH STRAY LIGHT BLINDING ON-COMING TRAFFIC. *NM
Nov 29, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH WAS CAUSED BY HITTING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME. I THOUGHT I WAS HITTING THE BRAKE WHEN AND HIT THE GAS AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO REAR END COLLIDE WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. SINCE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, THE GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE IN HEIGHT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. *NM
Nov 07, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ACCELERATOR SYSTEMATICALLY DEPRESSED AS WELL. ON THE FIRST OCCASION WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH AND THE VEHICLE ALMOST CRASHED INTO A TRAIN. THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER INCIDENTS WHERE THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE HIT PEDESTRIANS AND CAUSED OTHER MAJOR ACCIDENTS. THESE INCIDENCES OCCURRED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN BY THE DEALER HOWEVER THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE RECALL PERTAINING TO THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTING. 08/02/06 CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE BREAK PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CONTACT HAS MASHED BOTH PEDALS AT THE SAME TIME WHILE TRYING TO STOP. *TT
Jul 19, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED PULLED UP TO A STOP STREET STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT SAME TIME AND ALMOST BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. BACKING OUT OF CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED. UPDATED 05/30/2006. *AK
May 17, 2006
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
When is be driving it , it would always shilf down to low and then the reverse went out
May 14, 2022
MY TRUCK IS MAKING A CHAIN SLAPPING NOISE ONLY WHEN I FIRST START IT AFTER IT SITS FOR SEVERAL HRS. IT SOUNDS LIKE THEIR IS SLACK IN THE TIMING CHAIN. I KNOW THAT THE CHAIN TENSIONERS FAIL ON THIS MODEL. PLEASE HELP AS I LOVE MY TRUCK AND I DON'T WANNA LOOSE IT. BECAUSE IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I START THE VEHICLE AND THEN IMMEDIATELY GOES AWAY, IT WAS STATIONARY WHEN IT STARTED THE NOISE. I'M JUST AFRAID THAT IF IT KEEPS ON SLAPPING, IT WILL DAMAGE THE PLASTIC RUNNERS AND POSSIBLY HAVE A CHAIN COME OFF WHILE IT'S IN MOTION.
Jul 30, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
MY 2006 F150 FORD LARIAT. IT STARTED WITH THE FRONT MAP LIGHT ARE SOME LIGHT NOT SURE WHAT IT'S CALLED. IT WOULD COME ON BY ITSELF JUST SITTING STILL WITH ENGINE OFF. AND NO ONE IN THE TRUCK. IT WOULD DO THIS ALL HOURS OF DAY AND NIGHT. THEN THE DOOR JAR LIGHT CAME ON GOING DOWN THE HWY. AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. WE STOP TO CHECK ALL DOES AND THEY ALL WAS SHUT. IT STAYS ON AND WANT GO OFF. THEN WITH ALL THAT GOING ON ALL MY POWER WINDOWS STOP WORKING. THEY WAS WORKING FINE BUT WHEN THE DIME LIGHT PROBLEM. AND THE DOOR A JAR LIGHT ON WHEN YOU GET IN THE TRUCK AND TURN KEY ON. I HAVE TALK TO PEOPLE THAT OWN A FORD AND MOST ALL FORD'S HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO HAVE GOOGLED THESE PROBLEMS AND A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. BUT IT HASN'T BEEN ANY RECALL ON THESE PROBLEMS. IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THESE PROBLEMS ON FORD'S. IT'S A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.
Nov 11, 2020
TAKATA RECALL. FOR THREE YEARS OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES, BEEPING ELECTRICAL DASH PANEL AND LIGHTS IN TRUCK HARDLY EVER WORK. THE TRUCKS DEPENDABILITY AT MOMENT ISN'T GREAT DUE TO THESE ISSUES. CAN'T AFFORD A NEW TRUCK AT TIME BEING .. THIS TRUCK TRANSPORTS MY TODDLERS AROUND. THIS TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN TURNING ON CAR AND OPENING DOORS WE NEVER SEE LIGHTS ON. IT DOES HAPPEN ALSO WHEN DRIVING AT RANDOM TIMES. NOT SURE IF IT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH STOPPING OR TURNING. WILL HAPPEN AT ANY RATE OF SPEED.
Sep 07, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
FORD F150 XLT 2006 SHOULD HAVE A MANDATORY SAFETY RECALL FOR THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE. THIS IS CLEARLY A DESIGN DEFECT AND A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. I WAS DRIVING DOWN VT116 (A HILLY, WINDING 2 LANE COUNTRY HIGHWAY WITH NO SHOULDER) IN THE RAIN AT ABOUT 40MPH WHEN MY TRUCK STARTED TO BUCK AND LOSE POWER. THERE WAS NO PLACE TO PULL OVER, SO I PUT MY HAZARDS ON AND TRIED TO LIMP IT TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. THE ENGINE STALLED AND I LOST STEERING AND BRAKING POWER ON A CURVE. I APPLIED THE BRAKES MANUALLY AND WRESTLED THE STEERING WHEEL (WHICH NO LONGER HAD ANY POWER ASSIST). WITH MAJOR DIFFICULTY, I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A CONTROLLED STOP. I WAS THEN ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE, LIMPED ALONG AT 15MPH, BUCKING AND STALLING 3 MORE TIMES BEFORE GETTING TO A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD MY FCM REPLACED (PRIOR WAS 1/5/2013) AND THE SECOND TIME I ALMOST CRASHED MY TRUCK BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT. THE PREVIOUS TIME WAS JANUARY 2013 ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD IN WINTER ON SNOW. IF I WAS TOWING MY BOAT ON THE INTERSTATE AND LOST ALL POWER, I WOULD PROBABLY HAVE BEEN KILLED ALONG WITH ANYONE AROUND ME. WHY IS IT A DESIGN DEFECT? BECAUSE THIS ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IS INSTALLED IN A WEATHER-EXPOSED AREA ABOVE THE SPARE TIRE AND IS NOT CORROSION-PROOF. IN ANY RUST BELT STATE (OR A PLACE EXPOSED TO SALT), THE CASE WILL CORRODE, EXPOSING THE CIRCUIT BOARD TO WATER, CAUSING THE UNIT TO FAIL. WHY IS IT A SAFETY CONCERN? BECAUSE WHEN THE FCM FAILS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKING SYSTEMS. NHTSA SHOULD FORCE FORD TO DO A MANDATORY RECALL AND REDESIGN THIS POORLY DESIGNED PART. EVEN THE REPLACEMENT PARTS FAIL AFTER A FEW YEARS. CONSIDERING HOW MANY F150'S ARE ON THE ROAD AND HOW MANY OF THEM CARRY OR TOW HEAVY LOADS, I'D SAY THIS SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY FOR BOTH FORD AND NHTSA. RECALL!
Jun 08, 2017
2006 F-150 LOST ALL POWER FUNCTION WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE CAUSE IS A CORROSIVE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. AFTER TAKING WITH MY LOCAL FORD DEALER I WAS MADE AWARE THAT THIS IS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND ONE THAT FMC REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO SIGNAL TO THE CARS AROUND ME THAT I WAS HAVING TROUBLE - HOWEVER I WAS STILL ALMOST REAR ENDED TWICE BEFORE BEING ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *TR
Mar 11, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHOOK WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. THE SHAKING INCREASED DURING ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, BUT INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SHAKING WAS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
Oct 19, 2016
WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT MY ENGINE BEGAN TO REV. AT VERY HIGH RPM'S AND THE TIRES BURNED OUT WHEN I SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL. I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK IN DEC. 2013 AND THIS WAS APPROX. THE 7TH INCIDENT OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. IT SEEMS TO ONLY HAPPEN WHEN STOOPED OR SLOWING DOWN. ANY HELP IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED. THANKS IN ADVANCE. *TR
Mar 15, 2014
STEERING,TIRES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,270.
Sep 18, 2014
STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES AT 50-70MPH. HAVE HAD TIRES ROTATED, TIRES REPLACED, FRONT END ALIGNED, BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED STILL THE SHIMMY IS THERE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE BIG TIRES 18"RIMS 235/75 MAY PARTIALLY BEEN THE PROBLEM. WHAT? WHY WOULD FORD USE A TIRE THAT IS TOO BIG? AND CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY. HAVE HAD AN INDEPENDENT SHOP LOOK AT TRUCK AND CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG, BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE HAVE SUCH A NOTICEABLE SHIMMY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. VERY UNSETTLING FEELING. *TR
Dec 10, 2010
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. YOU COULD STILL BE GIVING IT GAS WHILE YOU ARE PUSHING ON THE BRAKES. I SEE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ONLINE.I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES THE OTHER HALF OF MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS CAUSING ME TO JUMP THE CURB AND CRASH INTO A WALL. *TR
Aug 15, 2014
I AM 6'5" AND WEAR SIZE 16 SHOES. WITH MY SIZE AND THE DISTANCE TO THE PEDAL MY LEGS GO A LITTLE TO THE SIDE AND MY SHOE IS AT AN ANGLE TO THE PETALS LETS SAY 30 DEGREES. I WEARING TYPICAL WORK BOOT (LIKE IN FORD COMMERCIALS) WHICH THE LACES HAVE PEGS THE SHOE LACES GO AROUND. THESE PEGS ARE THE SAME AS ALL WORK BOOTS (RED WINGS - $300 BOOT). WHAT HAPPENED IS BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS A THICK RUBBER PAD THAT STRETCHES AROUND THE METAL BRAKE PEDAL AND LEAVES A RIDGE IN THE BACK OF THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY AROUND (SO THE RUBBER FITTING GOES OVER IT LIKE A SHOWER CAP). ALSO THE TRUCK IS AN AUTOMATIC AND THE BREAK PEDAL IS VERY LARGE. WHILE BACKING UP GIVING JUST A LITTLE GAS MY BOOT SHOE LACE PEG GOT TRAPPED BEHIND THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS HOLDING MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL DEPRESSING IT DOWN. BECAUSE THE RUBBER RIDGE RUNS ALL THE WAY AROUND MY PEDAL (AS DESIGNED) I COULD NOT MOVE MY FOOT TO THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL TO RELEASE THE GAS. BECAUSE OF THE THICKNESS OF MY FOOT WHEN I PRESSED THE BREAK WITH MY OTHER FOOT, IT MOVES THE GAS PEDAL DOWN AT THE SAME RATE AS MY FOOT IS TRAPPED, SO THE MORE YOU PRESS THE BRAKE THE MORE YOU GIVE GAS AT A RATIO THAT DOES NOT LET ME STOP THE VEHICLE. (NOTE I USE ONLY ONE FOOT FOR THE GAS AND BRAKE NORMALLY BUT WITH MY RIGHT FOOT TRAPPED I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO USE MY LEFT FOOT TO BRAKE AND TRY TO GET IT THE TRUCK OUT OF GEAR . I COULD NOT DO ANYTHING IN TIME AND HIT A STATIONARY BUILDING. IF SOMEONE WAS BEHIND ME, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE ONLY OTHER WAY I COULD HAVE GOTTEN MY FOOT LOOSE IS TO DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL WHICH IS NOT AN OPTION IN A LOT OF SITUATIONS BECAUSE IT WOULD MAKE THE SPEED OF THE IMPENDING IMPACT FASTER AND HARDER. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT TRAPS WORK BOOTS AND AT CERTAIN TIMES AND CAUSES LOOSE CONTROL. *TR
Nov 30, 2012
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
WHEN DRIVING HOME, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A WELL REPUTABLE SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TWO FUEL INJECTORS FAILING AND NEEDING REPLACED ALONG WITH ALL SPARK PLUGS NEEDED REPLACED. 6 OF THE 8 PLUGS SNAPPED IN HALF AND NEEDED TO BE BURROWED OUT ON TOP OF IT COSTING $90 PER PLUG DRILLING OUT. TOTAL FOR REPAIRS CAME TO $2300. BUT AFTER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED I STILL DO NOT HAVE A RUNNING VEHICLE. THE ENGINE STARTS BUT OIL PRESSURE DROPS AFTER 5 MINS OF RUNNING. I WOULD LOVE TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THIS, IF THIS IS COMMON OR NOT. AND IF SO, WHY IS IT NOT RECALLED? *TR
Jan 15, 2014
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT 35 MPH AND SIMPLY STOPPED RUNNING. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RE-STARTED. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC TESTED THE FUEL SYSTEM AND DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP HAD BURNED OUT. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $552.05. ONE DAY AFTER REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ACTIVATED AND THE CODE REVEALED A FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME REPAIR SHOP. THE FUEL PRESSURE WAS OPERATING AT 90 PSI. AFTER SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL VISITS, IT WAS EVENTUALLY DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND MALFUNCTIONING. THE "POT" METAL HAS BEEN COMPLETELY CORRODED AND THERE IS AN APPROXIMATE 1 INCH DIAMETER HOLE LEADING DIRECTLY TO THE ELECTRIC PANEL. THE CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED FOR AN ADDITIONAL $399.89. THE DESIGN OF THIS MODULE USING "POT" METAL AND SIMPLY BOLTING TO THE STEEL AXLE IS RIDICULOUS. THIS ITEM SHOULD BE AN IMMEDIATE RECALL WITHIN THE "SALT BELT" AREAS OF NORTH AMERICA. I HAVE DOCUMENTED RECEIPTS FROM THE REPAIR SHOP AND HAVE KEPT THE ORIGINAL FUEL MODULE AS WELL. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD RECOGNIZE THIS ISSUE AS AN OBVIOUS RE-CALL ITEM AND BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSOCIATED REPAIR BILLS. *TR
Jun 12, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
VEHICLES MISFIRING AND STUMBLING DURING MODERATE ACCELERATIONS AND CRUISING WHEN A LOAD IS PUT ON MOTOR. ( GOING UP A HILL, SLIGHT INCLINE AND PASSING). SPARK PLUGS WERE UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FOR REPLACEMENT. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE NOT OF GOOD QUALITY AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED MORE OFTEN THAN USUAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE, HOWEVER NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. $1249.00 TO CHANGE ONE SPARK PLUG. *TR
Jul 01, 2013
WHILE PULLING VEHICLE INTO GARAGE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I DID NOT HAVE A FLOOR MAT ON THE FLOOR. THIS IS ABOUT THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 11, 2012
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF VEHICLE..ROAD WET AND IT WAS FOGGY..TRIED TO KEEP FROM HITTING DEER..BACK OF TRUCK FISHTAILED..LOSS CONTROL..HIT A DITCH AND EMBANKMENT...AIR BAGS DID NOT EMPLOY AND SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK...HAD A FRACTURE IN L2 VERTEBRAE OF BACK..FORD HAS DENIED ANY FAULT IN AIR BAG OR SEAT BELT FUNCTION...TRUCK WAS TOTALED BY INSURANCE COMPANY..... *TR
Apr 22, 2013
SEAT BELT TENSIONER ON VEHICLE GOES BAD AND AIRBAG LIGHT WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. PER FORD MOTOR COMPANY AIR BAG MIGHT OR MIGHT NOT DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT WHICH PUTS MY LIFE ENDANGER. *TR
Apr 07, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR ON MY 2006 FORD F150 HAS BROKEN THREE TIMES, I WAS ABLE TO GET TWO REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE THIRD TIME HAPPENED THIS LAST MONTH, I AM REPLACING IT TODAY. I BELIEVE FROM MY EXPERIENCE, AND FROM THOUSANDS OF FORUM ENTRIES CITING THE SAME THING, THAT FORD SHOULD RECALL THIS PART. THIS PART IS GOING TO COST ME APPROXIMATELY $400.00 TO REPAIR. *TR
Jan 03, 2013
THE PASSENGER IN MY VEHICLE TRIED ROLLING UP THE WINDOW WHILE AT A STOPLIGHT AND IT WOULD NOT GO UP. THE WINDOW SWITCH WILL WORK TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN BUT NOT TO ROLL IT UP. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 11 MONTHS THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IS DOING THE SAME THING, WILL GO DOWN BUT NOT UP. WITH THE WINDOW STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION, MY VEHICLE IS NOW EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS, RAIN PARTICULARLY, AND I FEAR THE WATER FROM THE RAIN IS GOING TO AFFECT THE REST OF MY DOOR SWITCHES, AND POSSIBLY RUIN THE LEATHER SEATS AND THE POWER FUNCTIONS FOR MY SEATS AS WELL. IT IS A DISTRACTION AND A HAZARD TO HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE WINDOW DOWN CONSTANTLY. *TR
Jun 02, 2012
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
PURCHASED A FORD 2006 F150 LARIAT HARLEY DAVIDSON EDITION FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP TOOK VEHICLE OUT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND NOTICED THAT IT HAD A MISSFIRE, DEALERSHIP PROMISED TO REPAIR A COIL WHICH THEY BELIEVED WAS THE ISSUE I WAS SENT TO A REPAIR FACILITY WHICH THE DEALERSHIP HAS ALL THEIR VEHICLES SERVICED. AFTER DIAGNOSING THE ISSUE WAS TOLD THAT THREE COILS WERE BAD AND THREE SPARK PLUGS WERE BROKEN OFF IN THE CYLINDER HEAD WHICH HAD TO BE REMOVED TO CLEAN OUT AND RESURFACED ALONG WITH THE VALVES AND PISTONS AT A COST OF $1,800.00 WHICH MY PURCHASED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER OR THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT COVER EITHER, SO AFTER READING NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE LISTED ON SEVERAL COMPLAINT FORUMS WAS WONDERING WHETHER THIS ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN UP THE ISSUE WITH FORD? *TR
Aug 23, 2011
PURCHASED A FORD 2006 F-150 4X4 SO I COULD USE IT OFF ROAD AND THROUGH SNOW WHEN NECESSARY. TRIED TO HAVE CHAINS PUT ON IT AS CHP REQUIRES AND WAS TOLD THIS VEHICLE WILL NOT TAKE CHAINS DUE TO THE CONFIGURATION OF THE BRAKE LINES. WAS NOT TOLD THIS UP FRONT WHEN I PURCHASED VEHICLE. WHY BUY A 4X4 IF YOU CAN'T USE IT IN INCLEMENT WEATHER? FORD DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE A RESOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM
Mar 09, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. AFTER THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, THE DEALER CHANGED THE STARTER AND THE FAILURE APPEARED TO BE REMEDIED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKES EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE SEAL FAILED IN THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEALS IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO EMIT A RED, GREASY SUBSTANCE ON THE WHEEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT WANT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL THE BRAKES OPERATED IN THAT MANNER, BUT THE CONTACT DISAGREED BY STATING THAT THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT. THE DEALER FINALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE IN; HOWEVER, THEY ONLY WASHED OFF THE GREASE. THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE CONTACT'S INFORMATION, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. MOST RECENTLY, SHE HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BRAKES WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AND BRAKING. THE NOISE WAS DESCRIBED AS A CRACKING SOUND. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,380 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
Jul 10, 2008
GAS PEDAL TO BRAKE IS A 3" LIFT FROM GAS PEDAL THAN APPLY BRAKES ON NEW F-150 W/5 SPEED TRANSMISSION,THIS INCREASES TIME TO STOP OVER ONE SECOND. ALSO THE ACCESSORY 12V PORT FOR PHONES OR IPODS ETC DOESN'T SHUT-OFF WHEN KEY IS REMOVED,POSSIBLY CAUSING A VEHICLE FIRE IF LEFT UNATTENDED FOR ANY LONG LENGTH OF TIME. *NM
Apr 30, 2006
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
MY 2006 FORD F-150 SUPER CAB PICKUP, 2X4, V-8 ENGINE, HAS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS FALLING TOWARDS THE GROUND CAUSING ME NOT TO BE ABLE TO PICK UP MOVING TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY...I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THREE DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS AND THEY REFUSE TO GIVE ME A TRADE-IN ON A TRUCK WITH POWER MIRRORS...I HAVE HAD (3) NEW SETS OF MIRRORS INSTALLED ON THIS TRUCK ALREADY SINCE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN JANUARY 2006....I HAVE HAD A RESTRICTION PUT ON MY DRIVERS LICENSE STATING THAT I MUST HAVE A RIGHT HAND MIRROR ON ALL VEHICLES I DRIVE DUE TO HAVING AMBLYOPIA IN MY RIGHT EYE....CAN'T SEE ANYTHING WHEN MY MIRRORS POINT DOWN TOWARDS THE GROUND...SHOULDN'T' HAVE TO TAKE A BEATING ON THE TRADE-IN SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN GOOD FAITH BELIEVING THAT FORD WOULD STAND BEHIND ITS WARRANTY...THEY ARE NOT REIMBURSING ME FOR THE TIME OR GAS TO TAKE THE TRUCK IN FOR REPAIRS AND I BELIEVE THREE SETS OF MIRRORS ARE ENOUGH....I WANT THIS TO BE DOCUMENTED IN CASE THAT I HAVE A MINOR OR MAJOR ACCIDENT THAT IS INVOLVING A LIFE BECAUSE I COULDN'T SEE OUT OF MY MIRROR WHILE CHANGING A LANE..... *NM
Nov 29, 2006
THE TRUCK WAS DELIVERED ON 8/12 IN LATE EVENING WHEN IT WAS COOL, ON THE NEXT DAY IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING DID NOT COOL PROPERLY. IT SHOWED NO COLDER THAN 60 DEGREES ON MAX AIR IN THE LEFT MIDDLE VENT WITH ALL OTHERS CLOSED AND WITH 95 DEGREES OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE. WHEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER ON THE NEXT MORNING, THE SERVICE ORDER SHOWED "NO TROUBLE FOUND". THEY DO HOWEVER SHOW THAT REFRIGERANT(R134) WAS ADDED WHICH IS ODD AS THERE WAS NO TROUBLE FOUND. LATER IT WAS ADMITTED TO ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING IN THESE TRUCKS, PARTICULARLY THE RECIRCULATION SWITCH ON THE AIR CONTROL PANEL IN THE TRUCK WHICH DOES NOT STAY ENGAGED. IT SEEMS THAT YOU MUST RE ENGAGE THE SWITCH EACH TIME THE TRUCK IS STARTED ALTHOUGH THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. THIS IS DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE TRUCK, AS OUTSIDE AIR IS BEING BROUGHT IN AT ALL TIMES THUS KEEPING THE DEFROST FROM WORKING PROPERLY AS WELL. FOUL AIR OR ROAD FUMES COMING INTO THE TRUCK TO AN UN SUSPECTING DRIVER. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD IS AWARE THAT IT IS A PROBLEM, BUT HAS TO THIS DATE OFFERED NO SOLUTION. I BELIEVE BASED ON THE RESPONSE FROM FORD, THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM THEY ARE AWARE OF ON 2006 TRUCKS AND THE PUBLIC IS UN AWARE. *NM
Sep 20, 2006
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
while in drive, accelerating to highway speeds or cruising around 30 mph it will downshift and jump to about 4000 PMS's and not shift up into 3rd gear. It blown 1 engine and I have replaced the transmissions, taken it to a Ford dealership and they weren't able to help me. I've replaced the ECM and anti-theft modal also and the symptoms still persist. i am i in for over 11K for the new engine and transmission, and another $100 on the ECM and anti-theft modal plus the shop charges. The truck has under 190,000 miles before any of this started. I am the 2nd owner an had for less than 3k miles before any of the problems started. Now I see the 2015-2017 F-150s are having the same problems getting recalled. is there anything involving the earlier Triton's engines?
Mar 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
Rotted and bent frame realized after purchase on February 22 at nj car and driver (Cadillacs Plus) for $3500.00 Continues to stall and feels like it’s going to crack in two. Stalled a few times while driving and had to put it in neutral to start back up
Mar 04, 2024
STEERING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
My truck was sounding like it was going to fall apart, I brought it to my sons attention and u can see the truck sagging between front and bed of truck. We looked under vehicle and the frame is split in two all the way across. [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Jul 25, 2021
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
IT WAS HARD TO STOP
Jan 09, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
FORD F-150 FX4 140,000.0 MILES. BRAKE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR SEVERAL YEARS STARTING AROUND 2010 WITH 76,000.0 MILES. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AND FLUSHED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE THE PROBLEM STARTED. REPLACED BRAKE CABLE E-BRAKE SWITCH ETC... EVERYTHING POINTS TO THE CLUSTER AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE WEBSITES THE VERIFY THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT BEGINNING FROM 2004-2010. IN SOME STATES THIS IS AN INDPECTABLE ITEM ADDING ADDITIONAL AND MANDATORY REPAIRS TO BE MADE. THE CLUSTER REPAIR PART COST ANYWHERE FROM $400.00-$600.00 AND WITH LABOR COULD RUN WELL OVER $1000.00 PENDING ON THE MODEL OF THE F-150. MY BOTTOM LINE IS THAT THIS ISSUE HAS GONE WITHOUT A RECALL FROM FORD OR THE NHTSA.
Jun 04, 2019
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I WAS PULLING IN MY DRIVEWAY I BACK OUT TO BACK IN BACK IN TO UNLOAD MY FOURWHEELER AN THE TRUCK WOULDN'T MOVE, I TAPPED THE FUEL A COUPLE TIMES AN SOUND LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, I JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN FEBRUARY
Apr 29, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT UP ON OPENING THE DOOR. ADDITIONALLY, UPON STARTING THE ENGINE, THE ELECTRICAL PANEL BLINKS, FIZZLES, DEMANDS RESET, WHICH DOESN'T RESET, AND EVENTUALLY CORRECTS ITSELF SOMETIMES AFTER 15 MINUTES OF BLINKING. ADDITIONALLY, THE HIGH BEAMS IMPLEMENT AND THEN YOU CANNOT MAKE THE HIGH BEAMS TURN OFF. MAY ALL BE RELATED BUT, SEEMS LIKE 3 SEPARATE ISSUES, ALL SEEM TO BE RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL PANEL. BLINKING BEGINS WHILE STATIONARY UPON STARTING TRUCK AND CONTINUES WHILE IN MOTION, INDICATES PROBLEM WITH EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER AND STATES AUTO LOCKS FAIL, ALONG WITH BLINKING FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS STATING RESET BUT PUSHING RESET DOES NOT APPEAR TO FIX ANYTHING.....ONLY TIME FIXES IT.
Apr 02, 2019
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ON THE WAY TO WORK AROUND 8 PM. WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF MY SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES. I REACTED IN ACCORDANCE AND HIT MY BRAKES PRETTY HARD. WHEN I DID MY TRUCK PULLED TO THE LEFT AND TOOK ME INTO THE MEDIAN. WHEN I TRIED TO CORRECT MY VEHICLE THE BACK END STARTED SLIDING OUT AS I TRIED TO GET BACK ON THE ROAD. WHEN MY TRUCK FINALLY CAUGHT TRACTION IT SHOT ME TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT DID THE SAME THING. SLIDING THE BACK END OUT. THIS TIME I WAS SLIDING PERPENDICULAR TO THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN MY TRUCK FOUND SOMETHING SOLID TO STOP THE SLIDE IT STARTED TO ROLL. DURING THE CRASH I WAS THROWN THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AFTER THE FIRST ROLL AND KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS. AFTER I WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL I WENT TO COLLECT THE THINGS FROM MY TRUCK THAT HAD BEEN PICKED UP. WHEN I GOT TO THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT NON OF MY AIRBAGS HADN'T DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A PRETTY SERIOUS CRASH THAT TOTALED MY TRUCK. THE CAB AND BED OF THE TRUCK WERE BOTH CRUMPLED BUT NOT A SINGLE AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED.
Aug 27, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
SMART JUNCTION BOX FAILED. CAUSING INTERIOR, DASH AND BACK LIGHTS NOT TO LIGHT AND INCLUDING THE HORN NOT TO WORK. WHEN TRYING TO REPLACE THE FUSE IT WOULD BLOW THE FUSE AND SMOKE. IT IS IN THE SHOP NOW TO HAVE THE SMART JUNCTION BOX REPLACED. FUSES STARTED BLOWING. AT FIRST IT WAS THE RADIO AND THE FUSE WAS REPLACED THEN THE OTHERS STARTED TO BLOW.
Nov 08, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE YESTERDAY. DUE TO A HEAT SHIELD MISSING OVER PASSENGER SIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSED THE PLASTIC GROMMETS THAT HOLD THE SOUND BARRIER MATERIAL ON THE FLOORBOARD TO DROP AND HANG ON TOP OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER UNTIL THE MATERIAL CAUGHT ON FIRE. MY INSURANCE COMPANY IS STILL INVESTIGATING HOW THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD WAS MISSING. LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND IT WAS USED, THEY HAD TO DO SERVICE WORK ON IT BECAUSE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK WITH A BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRING AND THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE HAD ROTTED. EVEN THOUGH THE TRUCK WAS MISSING A HEAT SHIELD, I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE ANY KIND OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER JUST IN CASE A HEAT SHIELD HAPPENS TO ROT AND FALL OFF OR FOR ANY REASON THE HEAT SHIELD IS MISSING .THE FIRE TRAVELED THROUGH THE MATERIAL ALMOST TO THE TOP OF MY ENGINE. AFTER I GOT THE FLAMES OUT IT WAS STILL SMOLDERING AND SMOLDERED UP INTO A SPACE I COULD NOT REACH TO NOR SEE. I ALSO BELIEVE A FIRE RETARDANT SYSTEM SHOULD BE CREATED TO DOUSE FLAMES IN A SECTION OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT CANNOT BE REACHED AND WOULD PROBABLY SAVE COUNTLESS LIVES PROPERTY AND INVESTED MONEY INTO VEHICLE AND OTHER THINGS THAT A VEHICLE ON FIRE COULD DESTROY.
Oct 23, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY, THE ENGINE NEARLY STALLED AND LOST POWER REPEATEDLY, AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE ALSO BRAKED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNCERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS HAVING MULTIPLE MISFIRES, AND DID NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO CALLED A DEALER WHO WAS EXTREMELY RUDE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE CLAIMS DEADLINE HAD BEEN MISSED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Apr 20, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE CORROSION CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL AND NOT RESTART WHILE DRIVING ON SECONDARY ROAD. *TR
Jan 30, 2017
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 6 MPH AND TURNING LEFT, THE VEHICLE SLID ON WET PAVEMENT AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Dec 28, 2016
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING MY 2006 F-150 OVER A MOUNTAIN PASS IN CANADA. THERE WAS COMPACT SNOW AND ICE ON THE ROADWAY AND I WAS TRAVELING WITH OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. THE VEHICLES AHEAD OF ME BEGAN TO BRAKE, I AS WELL TRIED TO BRAKE ONLY TO FIND MY TRUCK HAD LOST POWER AND WAS NO LONGER RUNNING. I HAD LOST POWER TO MY BRAKES AND STEERING. THIS CAUSED MY TRUCK TO BEGIN SLIDING ON THE SNOW AND ICE AND I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE. THE CARS AROUND ME WERE SLOWING AND STOPPING AND I COULD NOT. I BEGAN TO FISH TAIL IN BOTH DIRECTIONS WHILE TRYING DESPERATELY TO CONTROL MY TRUCK WITH NO BRAKES OR POWER STEERING, I EVENTUALLY DID A COMPLETE 360 DEGREE SPIN AND SOMEHOW MANAGED TO GET THE TRUCK UNDER CONTROL WITH OUT ROLLING OVER AND INTO THE DITCH OR SMASHING INTO THE OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP MY TRUCK WAS NOT RUNNING AND THE DASH LIGHTS WERE ON. I PLACED THE TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK WITHOUT ISSUE AND CONTINUED ON WITHOUT ISSUE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS TRUCK, THE FIRST TIME I WAS ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND I WAS ABLE TO JUST COAST TO A STOP AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. THIS LAST INCIDENT ON THE MOUNTAIN PASS HAS CONFIRMED TO ME THAT I WILL NOT OWN ANOTHER FORD AS I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM TO FIND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH FORD TRUCKS. I AM CERTAIN THIS HAS CAUSED MAJOR ACCIDENTS IF NOT DEATHS AND THE FACT THERE ARE NO ERROR CODES LEFT BEHIND FROM THE EVENTS TO VERIFY THIS HAS HAPPENED WE MAY NEVER KNOW. THE FACT IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE AND ONCE ONLY A MIRACLE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT DIDN'T OCCUR I AM DONE WITH THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. *TR
Dec 25, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO A DRIVE THRU CAR WASH SERVICE, WATER ENTERED THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE INTERIOR OF THE PASSENGER SIDE BECAME WET AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Dec 12, 2016
STEERING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
POWER STEERING HOSE RUST AND LEAKING-TRANSMISSION HOSES RUSTED AND LEAKING - SPARK PLUG BREAKING OFF WHEN HAVING THEM REPLACED
Sep 25, 2016
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER WINDOWS WERE LEAKING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
Dec 22, 2015
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
LAST WEEK TRUCK SUDDENLY BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN GOING AROUND CORNERS. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I ALMOST WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT. HIT OR MISS SO I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL GO OUT. THANKFULLY DID NOT HAVE MY 2 YOUNG CHILDREN! A WEEK LATER (11/29/15), TRUCK SUDDENLY STARTS TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE IF I GO OVER 50 MPH! SCARED THE DICKENS OUT OF ME! HOPING TO LIMP IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND TRADE IT IN. NOT SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE. I HAVE PUT 20K MILES ON IT IN 2 YEARS AND HAS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED. WHAT GIVES?!?
Nov 30, 2015
STEERING,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED AND ROLLED INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR ROTOR AND STUDS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO ALSO REPLACE THE STEERING RACK AND PINION DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 136,000.
Oct 05, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
IN JUNE 2015, THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN MY FORD F150 ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A PROBLEM. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE DEPLOYABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, SPECIFICALLY THE PRETENSIONER, HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND POSSIBLY WOULD FAIL TO FUNCTION AS INTENDED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM IS CONNECTED TO MY AIR BAGS, WHICH MIGHT FAIL TO WORK IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. AFTER PAYING THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE, I WAS GIVEN A REPAIR ESTIMATE OF AN ADDITIONAL $392.21. NOT WANTING TO RISK INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, I HAD THE PRETENSIONER REPLACED. THE BUCKLE PRETENSIONER IS A CRITICAL SAFETY DEVICE THAT SHOULD NEVER FAIL UNDER NORMAL USE. MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT SOME PRETENSIONERS HAVE FAILED DUE TO SIMPLE SEAT POSITION ADJUSTMENTS, WHICH, TO ME, IS EVIDENCE OF A POOR DESIGN. FORD HAS RECENTLY RECALLED MANY 2013 ' 2014 VEHICLES FOR POORLY MADE PRETENSIONERS, RECOGNIZING THE SAFETY ISSUE SURROUNDING THEM. I REQUESTED THAT FORD REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST OF THE PRETENSIONER BUCKLE; HOWEVER, FORD DENIED THIS REQUEST. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL PRETENSIONER AND ALL RECEIPTS AVAILABLE.
Aug 23, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,ENGINE
1 complaint
MORNING OF JULY 23,2015, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPR SPEED WHEN NUMBER THREE SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT OF THE CYLANDERHEAD ON MY F-150 TRITON V8. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL MACHANIC SHOP WALTON'S. THREE HOURS LATER, WALTON'S HAD TO REPLACE AND RESLEEVE NUMBER THREE CYLANDERHEAD AND REPLACED ELECTRICAL SPARKPLUG WIRE, PLUS REPLACED ALL EIGHT SPARK PLUGS. ALL AT A COST OF $543.00. NOT ONLY THIS HAPPENED TO ME BUT WALTON'S STATED THAT I WAS THE 10TH PERSON THIS WEEK THIS HAS HAPPENED TOO. I PRESENTED THE PART TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE TRUCK (HALL'S FORD MOTOR COMPANY) BRAND NEW IN 2006 AND PAID CASH TO THE SUM OF $30,000.00. I ASKED THEM IF THEY KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM WITH TRITON V8'S. THEY STATED THEY DID BUT NO KNOW RECALLS AND THEY TOO HAD SEVERAL REPAIRS COME IN FOR THE SAME THING IN THE PASS WEEK. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY WAS AWARE OF THIS MATTER BUT NEVER LET THERE CUSTOMERS KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM YET BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL ON FILE TO LET THEM KNOW. THIS THING WHERE THE SPARK PLUGS COME FLYING OUT OF AN ENGINE CAN BE VERY HAZARDS, IT COULD CAUSE A CRASH OR EVEN GIVE A PERSON A HEART ATTACK BECAUSE THE TRUCK SOUNDS LIKE WORLD WAR III GOING OFF UNDER THE HOOD AND IT MAY EVEN START A FIRE. THIS MATTER NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BY FORD.
Aug 11, 2015
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE IN PASSING LANE OF THREE LANE WEST BOUND ROUTE 3 ENGINE SHUT DOWN, HAD TO NEGOTIATE TWO LANES OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC TO GET TO SHOULDER WHILE COASTING. VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. MODULE CORRODED, HOLES THRU BACK OF MODULE WHERE IT MOUNTS TO FRAME. *TR
Mar 23, 2015
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
FORD'S IWE SOLENOID HAS A TENDENCY TO MALFUNCTION DUE TO A POOR DESIGN. TSB 06-8-15 WAS ISSUED TO REPLACE THESE SOLENOIDS, BUT ONLY IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM AND ONLY IF IT WAS GIVING A PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE WAS IN STORAGE FOR 5 YEARS AND AFTER IT WAS BROUGHT OUT AND TO NY, THE WATER LEAKED ON THE SOLENOID DUE TO THE INADEQUATE DESIGN, CAUSING THE IWE'S TO MALFUNCTION. I STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT EXACTLY IT DID BUT DRIVING THE CAR DOWN THE ROAD, IT CAUSED ME TO FEEL LIKE I WAS DRIVING OVER SMALL SPEED BUMPS WITH THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. I'M AFRAID THAT IF THIS FAILED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED IT COULD CAUSE THE IWE TO ENGAGE AND POSSIBLY LOCK UP ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES. *TR
Feb 05, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT A SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,069. UPDATED 04/10/15*LJ UPDATED 11/5/2015*JS
Jan 21, 2015
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
FRONT END BUSHINGS DETERIORATION - REPLACEMENT COST ESTIMATE $750.00
Dec 18, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
WENT TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF///////SLAMMED ON BRAKES TO TRY TO STOP AND SLAMMED IN PARK .CAME WITH IN INCHES OF CRASHING INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. TODAY IS SEPT.1ST HAVE NOT DRIVEN TRUCK AGAIN////// CALL FORD CORP. THEY WILL NOT PAY TO CHECK OUT TRUCK. AT 3100 MILES HAD TO REPLACE TIRES. ORIG. HAD DRY ROT,,,,,, *TR
Sep 01, 2014
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE FRAME BROKE WHERE THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTS, THIS LET THE FRONT AXLE TWIST AND YOU CAN NOT STEER THE TRUCK!!! I THINK THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, IF YOU WERE GOING OVER 5 MPH. YOU COULD NOT TURN.FORD FACTORY REP. SAYS THE TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO NOT THERE PROBLEM, THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. FORD SHOULD FIX THIS AT THERE EXPENSE AS THIS A SAFETY CONCERN. HOW MANY OTHER FORD PICK UPS HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM BUT NOT REPORTED IT BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HOW TO OR WHO TO COMPLAIN TO. THE NTSB SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS VERY CAREFULLY TO SEE IF THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 07, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
WENT TO START TRUCK AND ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT FIRE. I TRIED THE STARTING FLUID TEST TO SEE IF IT WAS AN IGNITION PROBLEM OR FUEL PROBLEM. GAVE A LITTLE SHOT OF STARTING FLUID INTO THE INTAKE AND THEN TRIED TO START. MOTOR ACTED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO START BUT NEVER STARTED BEINGS I DIDN'T GIVE IT ENOUGH STARTING FLUID TO START BECAUSE I'M NOT A FAN OF USING IT. WITH THAT I ELIMINATED THE IGNITION HAD TO BE FUEL. I GOT ON THE INTERNET AND SEARCHED NO START PROBLEM FOR 2006 F-150 AND FOUND A YOU TUBE VIDEO OF THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE RUSTING OUT. WENT OUT AND DROPPED SPARE TIRE AND TOOK THE CONTROL MODULE OFF THE CROSS MEMBER AND NOTICED THE HOLE CORRODED THROUGH THE HOUSING JUST LIKE THE VIDEO. I GOT THE UPGRADED PART FROM A FORD DEALER FOR $163 AND INSTALLED. RUNS FINE NOW. MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT IS FORD KNOWS THERE'S A PROBLEM SINCE THE HAVE CAME OUT WITH AN UPGRADED CONTROL MODULE SO WHY ISN'T THIS A RECALL? I LIVE IN A STATE THAT TEMPERATURES IN THE WINTER MONTHS CAN BE BELOW 0 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND DRIVE AN HOUR ONE WAY TO WORK, THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHEN I WAS ON THE ROAD IN EXTREME COLD, COULD OF HAD MY TWO CHILDREN WITH ME BROKE DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND COLD OUT. LUCKILY IT HAPPENED AT HOME BUT STILL IT WAS 4 DEGREES OUT AND LAYING UNDER MY TRUCK TAKING THE MODULE OFF WAS NOT VERY PLEASANT. THINK THIS IS SOMETHING THAT FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT. *TR
Jan 23, 2014
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
MY FACTORY TIRES, BF GOODRICH LONG TRAIL T/A, ON MY FORD F-150 KING RANCH BOUGHT NEW IN 2006 LASTED ONLY 21,428 MILES. THEY GAVE ME A LOUSY $236. AND IT COST ME $708.TO REPLACE ALL 4. NOW, 18,270 MILES LATER THERE ARE LESS THE 4/32 LEFT ON THE TREAD. ON A RECENT OIL CHANGE, A DEALER WOULD NOT ROTATE MY TIRES BECAUSE OF THE WARE. NOW I AM BEING TOLD - SORRY NO WARRANTY LEFT! - I AM LIVID! CAN ANYTHING BE DONE? *TR
Jan 20, 2014
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY 2006 FORD F150 FX4 HAS STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY AT TWO DIFFERENT TIMES IN THE LAST 9,000 MILES. I AM DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS, WITH NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS, HALF TANK OF GAS, AND I WAS COASTING AS HIGHWAY SPEEDS SLOWED - AS I WENT TO HIT THE ACCELERATOR TO SPEED UP, I LOST THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. FIRST THE WRENCH DASH LIGHT CAME ON, THEN I NOTICED STEERING WAS SLIGHTLY DIFFICULT AND THEN THE BATTERY AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. I GOT THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT I DID NOT LOSE HEADLIGHTS, RADIO, HEAT, OR POWER. I TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND WAITED 2 MINUTES, THEN IT STARTED BACK UP - A LITTLE DIFFICULT ON THE STARTER, BUT IT WORKED. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS CHAT FORUMS ONLINE WITH USERS HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE WITH 2006 V8'S IN THE F150. WHAT IS FORD DOING ABOUT THIS? MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND CARED FOR. FROM WHAT I READ THIS IS A FUEL PUMP CONTROL PANEL ISSUE WITH CORROSION OF DISSIMILAR METALS - WHERE IS THE RECALL? *TR
Oct 28, 2013
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
MY 2006 FORD F150 HAS THE POSITRACTION REAR END. ITS WENT OUT AROUND 25000 TO 30000 MILES, WHILE THE TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THE DEALER FIXED IT NO CHARGE. NOW THE TRUCK HAS A LITTLE OVER 62000 MILES AND THE REAR END HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. ALMOST EXACTLY THE SAME AMOUNT OF MILES ON THE REAR END. WARRANTY WAS UP AT 60000 MILES SO ITS NO LONGER COVERED. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO AS A RECALL BECAUSE THIS IS THE SECOND TIME ITS HAPPENED ON THE SAME TRUCK. *TR
Jan 22, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, ABOUT TO MAKE A RIGHT AT THE LIGHT, (I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20MPH) ON 12/24/12 (WITH MY TWO CHILDREN AND HUSBAND IN THE TRUCK) THE VEHICLE BEEPS AND IT DISPLAYS "ENGINE SAFE MODE...LOW OIL PRESSURE" THEN THE POWER STEERING CUTS OFF AND THE WHOLE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN! I AM FRANTIC AT THIS POINT BECAUSE I HAVE NO CLUE WHAT IS GOING ON! I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND HAD TO CUT THE CAR OFF AND CRANK IT UP AGAIN. LUCKILY I DIDN'T GET REAR ENDED OR IN AN ACCIDENT. THAT SAME DAY I WENT AND GOT MY OIL CHANGE BECAUSE IT WAS OVER DUE. WELL ON 1/4/13 THE SAME THING HAPPENS AS I AM TURNING INTO THE PARKING LOT OF MCDONALD'S. I GET THE SAME ERROR MESSAGE AS BEFORE, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, AND TRUCK CUTS OFF! THIS SO EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I LOOKED THIS ISSUE UP ONLINE AND SEE THAT IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 2006 F-150 AND THE EXPEDITION. MY BOTHER-IN-LAW, WHO ALSO HAS A SIMILAR F-150 TO OURS, SAID THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO HIM TWICE. *TR
Jan 09, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF MY GAUGES WENT DEAD INCLUDING THE SPEEDOMETER, A COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER THEY CAME BACK ON AND WHEN THEY DID THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED BLINKING RAPIDLY. A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE GAUGES WENT DEAD AGAIN, WHEN THEY CAME BACK ON THE SECOND TIME THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED BLINKING RAPIDLY AND ERRATICALLY. SINCE THAT TIME MY GAUGES HAVE FAILED 3 MORE TIMES WITH THE SAME BEHAVIOR FROM THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT EVEN THOUGH FORD HAS NOT RECALLED THIS PROBLEM IT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED BY HUNDREDS OF 2006 FORD F150 OWNERS. *TR
Jul 05, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAD A FUEL INJECTOR FAIL THAT COMPLETELY RUINED THE ENGINE AT 71K MILES. I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED. I WAS VERY SURPRISED TO SEE THAT MY PROBLEM WAS EXACTLY LIKE THE FORD 2005 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 07M08 PROBLEM. MY TRUCK WAS BUILT IN 2005, BUT TITLED AS A 2006. I HAVE TALKED AND WROTE TO FORD BUT THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME. I TOLD THEM I STILL HAVE THE FAILED INJECTOR AND THEY WOULDN'T EVEN LOOK AT IT TO SEE IF IT WAS ONE OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS THAT SPURRED THE 07M08 PROGRAM. I BELIEVE FORD NEEDS TO EXPAND THE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 07M08 TO INCLUDE 2006 MODELS. I WOULD LOVE FOR THE NHTSA TO PRESSURE FORD TO REVISIT THIS ISSUE. THIS WAS HARD FOR ME BECAUSE I STILL HAVE THE INJECTOR THAT FAILED. I KEEP IT AS A REMINDER OF THE $8,000 I HAD TO SPEND ON A NEW ENGINE. I BELIEVE THE NHTSA SHOULD PRESSURE FORD TO ADMIT WHICH INJECTORS WERE AN ISSUE SO PEOPLE LIKE ME HAVE LEVERAGE TO FIGHT GIANTS LIKE FORD THAT IN THIS CASE SCREWED THEIR CUSTOMER. *JS
Jul 04, 2012
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE OUTER SHEATH WAS MELTED ON EXHAUST SYSTEM. CABLE HAD UNKNOWINGLY COME LOOSE OF A RETAINING CLIP AND WAS THEN ALLOWED TO CONTACT HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MELTED THE OUTER PLASTIC OF SHIFT CABLE CAUSING THE SHIFT SELECTOR TO BECOME INOPERABLE. SHIFT SELECTOR COULD BE PLACED IN PARK BUT TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE IN PARK; IF I HAD NOT REALIZED THERE WAS A PROBLEM I COULD HAVE BELIEVED THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN PARK WHEN IT WAS NOT AND THE TRUCK COULD HAVE ROLLED FREELY. TRUCK IS A WELL MAINTAINED 2006 FORD F150 CREW CAB 4X4 WITH THE COLUMN SHIFTER. *TT
May 21, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY SPED-UP AND WAS ONLY BROUGHT TO A STOP THROUGH HEAVY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR
Nov 15, 2011
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THIS IS THE SAME THING THAT HAPPENS TO MINE AS SOMEONE ELSE HAD ALREADY POSTED.. POWER STEERING BECOMES 'HARD'. STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECOMES STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. HARD TO TURN. CHOPPY WHILE TURNING AND SNAPS BACK IN INCREMENTS INSTEAD OF A SMOOTH, EASY RETURN TO CENTER. FEELS LIKE MANUAL STEERING THEN RETURNS TO POWER STEERING. OCCURS AT ANY SPEED, VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGHER SPEEDS. MAKES THE VEHICLE STEER 'CHOPPY' AND UNPREDICTABLE. HAVE STOPPED USING THE VEHICLE, CAUSES A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. *TR
Nov 14, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SPARK PLUGS ARE ENGINEERED COUNTER SUNK IN HOLES IN TOP OF THE HEADS, WHEN THE PLUGS ARE UNSCREWED THE BOTTOM OF THE PLUG MORE OFTEN THAN NOT BREAKS OFF INSIDE THE SPARK PLUG HOLE. THIS REQUIRES VERY EXPENSIVE TOOLS AND A SKILLED MECHANIC TO EXTRACT. I FEEL THE PART WAS ENGINEERED TO FAIL TO FORCE THE PRICE OF REPAIRS UP. LEADING UP TO THIS WHEN THE PLUGS BEGIN TO FAIL THE ENGINE WILL FAIL WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT THE ENGINE NEEDS SERVICE LIGHT EVER COMING ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND THEIR IS NO PLACE TO PULL OVER YOU HOPE YOUR NOT RAN INTO BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *TR
Oct 30, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTER CAME LOOSE AND WAS INSIDE CONSOLE, WHEN I TURNED ON MY LIGHTS, I SMELLED PLASTIC BURNING THE LIGHT BULB BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE CONSOLE WHICH IN TURN BURNED MY HAND, FORD DEALERSHIP REMOVED LIGHTBULB, BUT WAS INSISTING I PAY APPROX.$900.00 FOR REPAIRS, WHICH I REFUSE TO DO. *TR
Mar 09, 2011
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE REAR WHEN PERFORMING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN TWO WEEKS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 12/01/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS STILL A NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. UPDATED 12/14/10*JB
Aug 31, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
SPARK PLUGS FAIL AND ENGINE STOPS. PLUGS CAN'T BE REPLACED;LONG SHAFT SEIZES TO HEAD WALLS. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEM FOR 100,000 MILES.DANGEROUS DESIGN OF PLUGS FOR ALL FORD F-150 5.4 V-8 ; AS LOSS OF STEERING,BRAKES WITH ENGINE FAILURE.
Mar 31, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY SON WAS KILLED IN HIS 2006 FORD 150 PICKUP TRUCK DRIVING 45 MILES AN HOUR. HIS TRUCK APPARENTLY LEFT THE ROAD WITH NO SIGNS OF BRAKES BEING APPLIED, FLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. HIS INSURANCE COMPANY WAS THREATENING ME TO RELEASE THE TRUCK FROM STORAGE WHICH I DID. I HAVE SINCE REGAINED MY SENSES ENOUGH TO SEARCH THE WEB AND SEE THAT THERE WERE MANY RECALLS ON THE BRAKE LINES OF THIS MAKE TRUCK. *TR
Mar 18, 2010
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DRIVERS WINDOW CONTROL. *TR
Oct 17, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
TRUCK BEGAN SHUDDERING WHEN BRAKING @ LOW/HIGH SPEEDS. WAS TOLD ROTORS WARPED @ APPROXIMATELY 6,000MI. DEALERSHIP HAD THE ROTORS MACHINED AND THEN ADJUSTED CALIPERS. AFTER DRIVING TRUCK OFF NOTICED BRAKE PEDAL WAS SLIGHTLY SOFTER BUT NO LONGER FELT VIBRATION/SHUDDERING. AT APPROXIMATELY 9,000MI ONCE GAIN FELT SLIGHT SHUDDER/VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP WITH APPROXIMATELY 13,000MI AND WAS TOLD ROTORS WERE ONCE AGAIN WARPED. I HAD CERAMIC BRAKES INSTALLED @ APPROXIMATELY 24,000MI AND NEW ROTORS INSTALLED @ APPROXIMATELY 30800MI. WITH THE ROTORS INSTALLED SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION STILL OCCURS WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED. SAFETY CONCERNS FOR SOME TIME NOW. APPARENTLY SHUDDERING NOT DUE TO WARPED ROTORS AS DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED. *TR
Jun 13, 2009
PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, HE HEARD A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HE EXPERIENCED UNWARRANTED FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGEMENT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IWE SOLENOID AND THE ACTUATOR. SEVERAL DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RESURFACED AND BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNSUCCESSFUL IN LOCATING THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,387.
May 27, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
2 2006 FORD F150 TRUCKS W/ 5.4 MOTORS HAD SAME PROBLEM IN SAME WEEK. BOTH WHILE IN PARK AT NIGHT ROLLED BACKWARDS THEN STOPPED AGAIN. *TR
Feb 18, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. ON NOVEMBER 19, 2008, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO FORD RECALL NUMBER 08S05B (BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE REPLACEMENT). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STRUCK THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ROAD PAVEMENT WAS DRY. THE CONTACT AND THE OTHER PASSENGER IN HIS VEHICLE WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR BACK INJURIES AND BRUISES. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED; HOWEVER, BOTH VEHICLES WERE ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,537.
Dec 10, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
FORD F-150 WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, REMOVED FUSE TO FUEL PUMP. FOUND ENERGY TO OTHER COMPONENTS NOT ON. REMOVED NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. REPORT FROM DEALER WIRE HARNESS FROM ABS SYSTEM BURNT SENDING ENERGY THROUGHOUT TRUCK. DEALER SAID TRUCK SHOULD HAVE BURNED UP. DEALER COULD NOT CONFIRM IF PROBLEM WAS WITH ABS OR HARNESS. *TR
Dec 01, 2008
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50-70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE TIRES BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE TIRES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. HE FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE AND DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,190 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. UPDATED 01/05/2009 LJ THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE PAST 5 MONTHS HE HAS EXPERIENCED AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH A SHAKING AND SHIMMY OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS WHICH STOPPED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE FROM SHAKING. UPDATED 01/05/09. *JB
Nov 20, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE ENGINE STALLED AND A MECHANIC LATER DETERMINED THAT A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER WAS FOUND IN THE GAS TANK. PRIOR TO THE STALL THE TRUCK HAD BEEN KEPT IN A LOCATION WHERE IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR SOMEONE TO PUT WATER INTO THE TANK. WHEN I EXPLAINED THIS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP MECHANIC, HE INDICATED THAT HE PERSONALLY HAD SEEN OTHER CASES WHERE WATER HAD MYSTERIOUSLY APPEARED IN A FORD F150 GAS TANK WHICH APPEARED TO BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE FACT THAT RAIN WATER LANDING INSIDE THE TRUCKS BOX DRIPS THROUGH THE SEAMS AND RIVETS OF THE BOX DIRECTLY ONTO THE FUEL PUMP PASSING INTO THE GAS TANK WHEN IT REMAINS PARKED FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN I GOOGLED "WATER IN THE FUEL TANK", I FIND THAT THE FIRST ITEM TO COME UP IS FORD F150 OWNERS DESCRIBING THE INEXPLICABLE DISCOVERY OF SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF WATER IN THEIR GAS TANK! (PLEASE TRY GOOGLING THIS YOURSELF. ) *TR
Sep 12, 2008
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
MODERATE TO SEVERE WHEEL VIBRATION IN STEERING SINCE 2006. IT REMAINS UNREPAIRED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BY THE DEALERSHIP WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. I'M NOW BEING TOLD TO "LIVE" WITH THE SHIMMY AND IT SHOULD BE "EXPECTED". *TR
Aug 17, 2008
AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. AS A RESULT, HE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. HE HAS PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 28,000.
May 16, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
DRIVING 2006 FORD F150 AND HEARD A LOUD HISSING NOISE AND AWFUL SMELL. I TRIED TO COME TO A STOP AT THE NEXT FOUR WAY STOP AND I REALIZED I HAD NO BRAKES. I COULDN'T EVEN PUSH THE PEDAL IN. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER AND THEY LOOKED AT IT AND FOUND THE BRAKE VACUUM HAD POPPED OFF THE INTAKE. THE DEALER REQUIRED ME TO HAVE A NEW UPDATED VACUUM LINE INSTALLED AT MY EXPENSE BECAUSE FORD HAD REDESIGNED IT SO THE WOULD COME OFF. NOT SURE WHY THIS IS MY PROBLEM SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FORDS??? *TR
May 14, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS INCORRECT READINGS, AND THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATE AND DIM WITHOUT WARNING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,112 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Apr 24, 2008
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED OCT, 2006. JUNE, 2007 UPON APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION I MOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE. THE ENGINE DID NOT DECELERATE FOR APPROX. 2 SEC. JULY, 2007 WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH I MOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE TO SLOW FOR A LEFT TURN. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT DECELERATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 SEC. THE TRUCK REVVED TO APPROX. 5000 RPMS. AS I TOOK THE DITCH, THE ACCELERATION STOPPED. NOV, 2007 I STARTED MY TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY. AS SOON AS I SHIFTED INTO DRIVE THE TRUCK REVVED TO APPROX. 5000 RPMS. I STOOD ON THE BRAKE AS AS THE BACK RIGHT TIRE SQUEALED, LEAVING BLACK TREAD MARKS IN MY DRIVE. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE ACCELERATION DID NOT STOP. I TURNED THE TRUCK OFF. WHEN I RESTARTED THE TRUCK IT IDLED NORMALLY. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY, CLAIMING THAT SHOULD RESOLVE THE ISSUE. DEC, 2007 WHILE IN BUSY TRAFFIC IN THE RAIN AND DRIVING THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION, I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO BRAKE. THE TRUCK REVVED TO APPROX. 6000 RPMS, NEARLY REAR ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ACCELERATION STOPPED. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE MANAGER DROVE IT FOR A WEEK AND FOUND NOTHING. IT WAS RETURNED TO US WITH A BLACK BOX INSTALLED CALLED A "FLIGHT RECORDER". WE WERE INSTRUCTED TO PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE DEVICE AT THE NEXT OCCURRENCE TO CAPTURE DATA TO "PROVE" THE PROBLEM. THE FIFTH INCIDENT OCCURRED AGAIN IN MY DRIVEWAY FEB 2, 2008. AS I SHIFTED INTO DRIVE THE TRUCK REVVED TO APPROX. 6000 RPMS. I STOOD ON THE BRAKE AS THE BACK RIGHT TIRE SQUEALED, LEAVING TREAD MARKS ON THE DRIVE. I PRESSED THE BUTTON ON THE FLIGHT RECORDER AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL. THE ACCELERATION STOPPED AND I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. AFTER A WEEKS TIME AND INSPECTION BY A COMPANY ENGINEER, WE WERE ADVISED THE CAPTURED INFORMATION HAD BEEN LOST AND THAT THE ENGINEER BELIEVED I WAS ACCIDENTALLY STANDING ON THE ACCELERATOR IN LIEU OF THE BRAKE. *TR
Feb 08, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CONTACT: CRYSTAL SHAW, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, 5700 GRANITE PKWY, STE 1000, PLANO, TX 75024-6640 HER FAX NUMBER: 972-334-1832 GO TO : HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/NEWS04/2006/11/FORD_LEMON_LINEUP.HTML I OWN 2006 FORD F-150 LEMON. THE LEMON AIR CONDITIONER WAS COMING-APART WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF PURCHASED. THE TRUCKS REQUIRES NUMEROUS JUMPS. THE LIGHTS FAIL NEARLY KILLING US . THEY STILL HAVE NOT GOTTEN MY REPLACEMENT VEHICLE, PAY FOR MY RENTALS, OTHER EXPENSES. THIS IS LEMON PRESENTS SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARDS. I HAVE A 74 YEAR-OLD HANDICAPPED MOTHER. I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE. *TR
Oct 31, 2007
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 FORD F-150 THAT HAS PAINT PEELING OFF THE FRONT CAP JUST BELOW THE GRILL. WHAT REALLY CONCERNS ME IS THAT I WORK FOR A LARGE COMPANY THAT HAS HUNDREDS OF FORD VEHICLES AND MOST OF THE 2004, 2005, & 2006 MODELS ARE PEELING AS WELL. WHAT IS FORD GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS.. I FIND THIS VERY UN-ACCEPTABLE.. *JB
Sep 29, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RATTLING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE A/C COMPRESSOR WAS SEPARATING. THE DEALER MADE THE REPLACEMENT, HOWEVER, THE NOISE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. AS OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 495 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,900.
Sep 24, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
ACCELERATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIME THE MOST RECENT BEING TODAY. I ALMOST RAN INTO A BUILDING PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. THE TIME BEFORE WAS AT A RED LIGHT, NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME AND THE TIME BEFORE THAT I WAS HAULING AN ANTIQUE CAR ON A TRAILER WITH TRAILER BRAKES THAT ACTUALLY KEPT ME FROM HITTING ANYONE WHEN THE TRUCK BRAKES CAUSED AN ACCELERATION. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK. I ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP POURING FUEL OUT OF THE TRUCK ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Sep 05, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WAS TRAVELING BACK FROM DECLO IDAHO FROM MY FATHERS PASSING AWAY ,HEADED FOR BOISE IDAHO AT 11:00 PM, JUST PASSED JEROME ABOUT TWO MILES WEST THE HEADLIGHTS AND ALL OTHER LIGHTS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WENT OUT AT 75 MPH ON THE FREEWAY , IN THE VEHICLE I HAD MY SON 8 YEARS OLD , MY WIFE 40 YEARS OLD , MY MOTHER 65 YEARS OLD, AND MYSELF 44 YEARS OLD WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED BY A MERGING OR PASSING SEMI, BUT I QUICKLY SWITCHED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FROM AUTO TO HEADLAMP AND THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON, SO I SWITCHED BACK TO AUTO AND WE TRAVELED 8 MILES AND THE LIGHTS WENT OUT AGAIN , SO ,I REPEATED THE SAME THING AGAIN BY TURNING THE SWITCH BACK TO HEADLAMP, AND THE LIGHTS ONCE AGAIN CAME BACK ON. THEN, I SWITCHED IT BACK TO AUTO AGAIN AND THEY STAYED ON FOR ABOUT 8 TO 10 MILES AND WENT OUT AGAIN . I SWITCHED THEM BACK AND LEFT THE SWITCH ON HEADLAMP AND CONTINUED OUR TRIP HOME FROM DECLO NO MORE PROBLEMS WITH SWITCH ON HEADLAMP MOD. ALSO, I HAD FOG LAMPS ON THIS ENTIRE TIME WHICH ENTAILED PULLING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OUT TO ENGAGE THE FOG LAMPS. THEN A WHILE LATER LIKE A WEEK I WENT TO WORK AT THE AIRPORT AT NIGHT GRAVES . I GOT TO WORK SHUT DOWN THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE KEYS ON THE FLOOR AS PER PAD TO OPEN VEHICLE, LOCKED VEHICLE BY PAD AND ENTERED THE BUILDING, ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO LATER RECEIVED A CALL FROM HORIZON EMPLOYEE THAT THERE WAS A VEHICLE WITH ITS LIGHTS ON IN THE PARKING LOT WHICH WAS MY VEHICLE. I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND TURNED THE HEADLAMP SWITCH FROM AUTO TO HEADLAMP AND THE LIGHTS WENT OUT WHEN I LOCKED THE VEHICLE THIS TIME , AND THE SAME SCENARIO HAPPENED A COUPLE MORE TIMES . I RETURNED WITH THE VEHICLE TO LITHIA FORD OF BOISE, AND THEY HELD THE VEHICLE OVER NIGHT AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM , THEY HAVE DONE THIS A COUPLE TIMES ,AND DAMAGED THE DASHBOARD. *AK
May 23, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT'S FOOT BECAME STUCK TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE FAILS TO BRAKE PROPERLY UNLESS THE PEDAL IS TOUCHING THE FLOOR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE CONTACT HEARS A SQUEALING NOISE AND IT BECOMES DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, BUT THE SQUEALING NOISE IS STILL AUDIBLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 37,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,346. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL WERE DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. THE CONSUMER HAS MISTAKENLY HIT THE GAS PEDAL WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD AN INTERNAL LEAK. THE MUFFLER HAD A LEAK. UPDATED 06/06/07. *JB
May 08, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, AMERICAN FORD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE # 6 FUEL INJECTOR. AT 9,670 MILES, THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED, AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE # 5 FUEL INJECTOR. AT 9,735 MILES, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED BECAUSE OF THE FUEL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 10,765, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,462.*AK
Apr 20, 2007
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
MY NEW F150 HAS A TERRIBLE SHUDDER IN THE STEERING WHEEL FOR THE FIRST 10 MILES AFTER THE CAR IS STARTED. IF IT IS COLD OUT, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE ABOVE 50 MPH. FORD HAS REPLACED THE TIRES, BUT THEY REPLACED THEM WITH THE SAME PIRELLIS AND IT DID NOT HELP. *JB
Jan 04, 2007
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING AT NO SPECIFIC SPEED, THE FRONT END VIBRATED AND RATTLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE SECOND PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE ENTERING A CURVE AT 55MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW. THE TIRE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE ALTHOUGH, THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE THIRD PROBLEM IS THE COOLING SYSTEM BOLTS WERE LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WHEN THE LOOSENESS OF THE BOLTS WAS DISCOVERED. THE DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED THE BOLTS FOR REPAIR.
Feb 06, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
2006 F150 FX 4 -4X4 SUPER CAB 5.4 L. I TRADED THE EXACT SAME TRUCK IN AN 04 MODEL YEAR FOR THIS 2006. FORD HAS REFUSED TO FIX ( FOR 3 MODEL YEARS ) : DRIVE TRAIN VIBRATION, DRIVE TRAIN HOWL/WHINE. THE 04 WAS IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES WITH NO FIX. MY 06 IN THE DEALERSHIP NOW. I HAVEN'T MADE THE FIRST PAYMENT OR THE FIRST OIL CHANGE. PROBLEMS NOT PRESENT ON TEST DRIVE. STARTED AT 500 MILES. OTHER PROBLEMS INCLUDE : BRAKE PEDAL IS MUSH. IT NEVER FIRMS UP. IT WILL GO TO THE FLOOR. DOORS WONT SHUT WITHOUT SLAMMING. SUPER CAB DOORS WONT SHUT TIGHT WITHOUT PUSHING TOP IN. MY BEST FUEL ECONOMY IS 13 MPG HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE ON. THE "NEW" F150'S ARE A DISGRACE TO THE FORD NAME. $ 38,000 P.O.S. !! MY LAST FORD. *NM
Feb 01, 2006
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How many problems does the 2006 FORD F-150 have?
The 2006 FORD F-150 currently has 584 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2006 FORD F-150?
The most common problems reported for the 2006 FORD F-150 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2006 FORD F-150 problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2006 FORD F-150 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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