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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTPW14V96KC11851 · Checked Nov 1, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1FTPW14V96K•••••• 2006 Ford F-150

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251builds in total
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Electrical System 1

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Electrical System Apr 2025
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…
Fuel/propulsion System Nov 2012
I was driving towards work when all the sudden the truck died. After safely pulling on the side of the road. The truck did not start at all. According to my family mechanic, it was the fuel pump. I paid 540 for the fix including the part from the ford dealership. A few days…
Engine And Engine Cooling Jan 2011
What a shocker, I go to the ford dealer for the 100k tune up for my f-150 king ranch original cost $450. Almost two weeks later, truck still isn't finished cost is at $3, 500 still can go. They don't know yet until their finished putting everything back together. 7 of the 8…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTPW14V96KC11851 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.