2006 Ford F-250 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 6%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Ford F-250 SD, 6% of the 274 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Emergency brakes do not hold. Have had them checked for adjustment several times. Is a major problem with a manual transmission as it has no park pins. Although my insurance covered it, it actually rolled into another building on my property. I have to us a wood block against the wheel to stop it from rolling on all but the slightest incline. There have been several occurrences when this has happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10978627, filed 2017-04, 85,000 miles“While driving I noticed that the vehicle was sluggish and when engaging the clutch in order to shift there was a noticeable braking feeling even though I was not touching the brake pedal. Upon reaching home I saw my front wheels/rotors/calipers smoking and the heat from the wheels could be felt almost 3 feet from the vehicle. I took my pick-up to the dealer and was told that my front calipers had frozen as well as the right rear and the left rear was just as bad but had not frozen yet and probably would. …”
NHTSA complaint #10638199, filed 2014-09, 80,608 miles“Shimmy- the shimmy problem that occurs in the 4x4 f250 should still be a significant issue for those of us that still own these trucks. The dealer tried the tire inflation story with me, but that did not correct the problem. Road racing sport cars for many years I know that one pound can make a difference in handling and I made sure that the tires were inflated correctly. Then they told me that Ford sent them a new set of alignment specs. Well as we all know now that did not fix it either. …”
NHTSA complaint #10425534, filed 2011-09, 65 miles“Driving down the highway and hit a bump in the road the truck started to do the death wobble and shaking uncontrollably. I have to slow down and jerk the wheel to get it to stop. Its increasingly getting worse and now doing it at lower speeds around 25- 30mph. This has almost caused wrecks with vehicles rear ending me, or wobbling in their direction. It also happened in a neighborhood with children playing, I thought I was going to hit the kids! The brakes also fail while beaking and hitting a bump. The tires are at the recommended pressure and that is not the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10544800, filed 2013-09, 200,000 miles“Front brakes seized up when driving down road just as warranty was to expire. Contacted dealer after this had happened 4-5 times. Dealer replaced front calipers but was out of warranty. 4 months later had to replace both rear calipers for seizure problem. Ford dealer would not provide any compensation. Now 2 months later, check brake light is on.”
NHTSA complaint #10276714, filed 2009-07, 38,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-350 2002–2007 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 10022673Sep 19, 2007Stuck or jumping/bouncing/erratic speedometer and/or tachometer.
- 10021903Jun 25, 2007Abs light on and possible c1175, c1236, p0500,p0503.
- 10019065Jan 1, 2006Bearing & sensor assembly - abs sensor is available for service - base part number 2c204.
- 10017809Oct 1, 2005Trailer brake controller applications.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 5 | 29% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 20 | 7% |
| 2004 | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 | 30 | 12% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 33 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-250 SD
144 complaintsSteering
102 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsTires
16 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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