VIN Decoder Results

1FTSW21P26EA48853

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

FORD

Vehicle Model

F-250

Vehicle Series

Super Duty - Single Rear Wheel

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

1FTSW21P*6E

Manufacturer Name

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Model Year

2006

Plant City

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Vehicle Type

TRUCK

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

Kentucky Truck

Plant State

KENTUCKY

Body Class

Pickup

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)

Cab Type

Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max

Drive Type

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

6000

Displacement (CI)

366.1424645683

Displacement (L)

Fuel Type - Primary

Diesel

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

325

Engine Manufacturer

Navistar

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

VIN Breakdown

1FT World Manufacturer Identifier

SW21P Vehicle Descriptor Section

2 Check Digit

6EA48853 Vehicle Identifier Section

Safety Recalls (3 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2006 FORD F-250

Source

NHTSA Database

TRAILER HITCHES

KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUS

Campaign: 08V344000

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

CERTAIN CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR OWL, CONTITRAC TR BSW, GENERAL GRABBER TR BSW, AND CONTITRAC BSW TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 11, 2005, AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD TRUCKS AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN WEAR PREMATURELY WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDE...

Consequence: AFFECTED TIRES MAY NOT MEET THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CONTINUED USE OF THE AFFECTED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE OR MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CONTINENTAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL AT 704-588-5895.

Campaign: 05T022000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

CERTAIN HARSCO WHEEL MODIFICATION GROUPS CONTAINING ACCURIDE STEEL RIMS, P/NOS. 203237 AND 203738; ACCURIDE ALUMINUM RIMS, P/N 203712; AND GKN STEEL RIMS, P/N 203688, SOLD AS MODIFICATION EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 2005-2007 FORD F-250/F-350 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS TO MODIFY TRACK WIDTH OF FRONT AND REAR AXLES...

Consequence: BRAKE FAILURE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: HARSCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARSCO AT 507-235-7112.

Campaign: 06E087000

Owner Complaints (221)

Total Complaints

221

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

"Our truck has been doing the "death wobble" several times over the last 2 years. The truck will suddenly shake violently at high speeds and go into limp mode. We have to pull over pumping the brakes slowly. It is EXTREMELY TERRIFYING to have happen a..."

ODI #11599578

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

"While driving on the freeway the vehicle started to shake violently. I had to pump the breaks slowly and pull to the side of the road. After checking everything we took it to the shop and they did 2k in repairs and said it was fixed. It did it again...."

ODI #11599579

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