2006 Ford F-250 engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Ford F-250 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving at 3 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but it failed to respond. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the oil cooler, the…”
filed Jan 29, 2015
“The truck was on a major interstate (I-81 near blacksburg exit 118a,b,c) driving uphill. While trying to merge into the right lane from the middle lane, while letting of the accelerator the engine dies. At this point lost all power including brakes and steering control. Since there was no traffic…”
filed Jan 26, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: 2005-2011 f250/f350. The fuel fill nozzle may automatically shut off too early. *rm
TSB-11-4-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2011Vehicles equipped with a 5.4l 3v or 6.8l 3v engine built on or before 09/08/06 may exhibit an exhaust system noise often described as a snap/pop/tick/ping noise. *nj
071111 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 19, 2007Misfire lack of power buck jerk excessive smoke crank no start 6.0l engine diagnostics for fuel system . *eh service tips. *tt
04233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 F-250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F-250 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 F-250 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 F-250 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 F-250 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 F-250 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 F-250 | 17 | 12% |
| 2004 F-250 | 44 | 29% |
| 2003 F-250 | 24 | 21% |
| 2002 F-250 | 23 | 15% |
| 2001 F-250 | 21 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Ford F-250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.