2006 Ford F-350 suspension problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 Ford F-350 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front passenger wheel drove over a small dip in the roadway and the vehicle started to shimmy. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer. The contact continued driving at a slower…”
filed Jul 21, 2025
“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the front of the vehicle started to wobble. While driving over a pothole, the vehicle wobbled violently. The contact was unable to control the vehicle while driving over 35 MPH. While driving at an undisclosed speed…”
filed Dec 29, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Front suspension bottoming out (hitting the jounce bumpers) and/or making a banging/clunking noise when driving. *tt
0592 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Suspension problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 40 | 44% |
| 2013 F-350 | 30 | 39% |
| 2012 F-350 | 65 | 44% |
| 2011 F-350 | 45 | 33% |
| 2009 F-350 | 18 | 64% |
| 2008 F-350 | 15 | 11% |
| 2007 F-350 | 12 | 33% |
| 2005 F-350 | 25 | 22% |
| 2004 F-350 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 F-350 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 F-350 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 F-350 | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Ford F-350
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.