2006 Ford F-250 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 144about this part
- Share
- 53%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,420miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 144 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Ford F-250 SD, 53% of the 274 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,420 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Speed about 65 to 70 MPH, traveling down an interstate. Came to a bridge joint on road and truck felt as if I lost front tire or something. Slowed down and parked truck on side of road. Everything appeared fine after inspection. Continued trip with no further problems, I just kept it at 55 the rest of trip. No mods to the truck, all factory.”
NHTSA complaint #10414814, filed 2011-07, 48,000 miles“Truck has had this problem since I bought it. A shimmy and vibration whenever going over any type of imperfection on the roadway. From a constant vibration up to a severe almost uncontrollable shimmy. Truck will even hop sideways when going over a small patch job on the hwy. I have bought new tires, keep my tire pressure constant and still have the problem. Please help if a fix is known. The last set of tires were ruined due to cupping. …”
NHTSA complaint #10469018, filed 2012-08, 63,000 miles“I have a 2006 Ford f250 crew cab diesel 4x4 truck that has what is called the death wobble were the front end shakes uncontrollably at about 55-65 MPH after passing over an uneven patch of road or a bump. I must slow down to 35-40 MPH to make it stop. I have 75000 miles on the truck and it started about 15000 miles ago. I have replaced the steering stabilizer shock and the pitman arm with no relief. I do not have the old parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10355827, filed 2010-09, 60,000 miles“I have three 2006 Ford f-250 super duty's that experience the same problem. These trucks experience a dangerous hyper-shake at approx. 50-65 MPH. Truck shakes violently side to side and up and down, steering is greatly impeded, and shaking continues until truck speed is down to 40-45 MPH. I have re-balanced tires, checked alignment, replaced steering dampeners but problem persists.”
NHTSA complaint #10183574, filed 2007-02, 22,000 miles“I have an 06 f250. While driving at approx. 40-45 since I ve had the truck new I have had major wobble. Yesterday on the interstate I was driving my family back from disneyland and hit a pothole around 70mph. The truck shook out of control it was all I could do to get the truck to the shoulder. I have taken the truck in several times and have been told no problems. Please do something before someone gets killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10241663, filed 2008-09, 36,678 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170992Jan 29, 2020Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of…
- 10160885May 14, 2019Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of…
- 10022283Jul 25, 2007Rear of vehicle is too high/low -5th wheel and goose neck applications.
- 10020174Aug 4, 2006Front wheel bearings - noise. *tt updated on 02-27-07.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 18% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 29 | 11% |
| 2019 | 678 | 58% |
| 2018 | 199 | 50% |
| 2017 | 587 | 51% |
| 2016 | 112 | 38% |
| 2015 | 123 | 42% |
| 2014 | 9 | 35% |
| 2013 | 5 | 24% |
| 2012 | 14 | 25% |
| 2011 | 46 | 38% |
| 2010 | 9 | 28% |
| 2009 | 7 | 30% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 30 | 56% |
| 2006 | 144 | 53% |
| 2005 | 118 | 40% |
| 2004 | 15 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-250 SD
102 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBrakes
16 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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