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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTSX21526ED71215 · Checked Oct 15, 2026
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1FTSX21526E•••••• 2006 Ford F-250

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Most reported Fuel/propulsion System 2 Electrical System 1 Structure 1 Engine 1

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Structure Jul 2018
Exhaust manifold is separating from the heads (both sides); cab corners and rear outside fenders rusted through necessitating replacement; back of muffler blew out requiring replacement
Electrical System Jan 2009
Speedometer and tachometer would not indicate the correct speed or RPM. Driving on the highway the speedometer will drop to lower speed or will get stuck on certain speed. The tachometer will also drop to zero while you still have power
Fuel/propulsion System Jan 2007
The contact owns a 2006 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel spewed from the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the check valve was sticking and as result, the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The…

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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 1FTSX21526ED71215 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.