2006 Ford F-250 SD Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Ford F-250 SD, 2% of the 274 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,350 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The truck showed no signs of trouble leading up to the event. While driving approximately 50-55 miles an hour and heading around a right hand corner in the road the truck hit an indentation in the road surface which caused the truck to shake uncontrollably and drift into the oncoming lane causing the trucks mirror to hit a box truck and smash into the interior of my truck. When the truck slowed down to below 35, I regained control of the vehicle and pulled off to the right shoulder. The box truck, apparently not realizing what had happened, continued on without stopping. …”
NHTSA complaint #10226586, filed 2008-05, 14,000 miles“2006 Ford f250 pickup. On 1/14/07, I noticed that the rubber seal around the windshield was beginning to lift from the vehicle body (near the top of the windshield). I took the vehicle to my dealer who had a windshield professional inspect the rubber. On 1/23/07, I was notified by my dealer that the windshield professional glued down the lifted portion and that if there were any additional problems, it would not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Nothing has been altered on the vehicle to cause this. It is a manufacturer defect and Ford is claiming that it was damaged during usage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10180592, filed 2007-01, 14,500 miles“- the contact stated that while driving the 2006 Ford f250 with n8700 failure miles at 30 MPH on a moderately snowy day both windshield wipers fell off without any warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The windshield wipers were replaced, but the contact was concerned that the problem might repeat itself. The current mileage was 9000. Updated 04/05/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10184414, filed 2007-03, 8,700 miles“Speedometer would no longer go below 26 MPH, even with vehicle stopped and ignition turned off. Driving vehicle would indicate a speed constantly 26 MPH faster than actual speed. Brought to dealer where dealer ordered and later replaced entire instrument panel. Second problem involved passenger side wiper arm fell off while in operation driving during rain. Dealer replaced wiper arm.”
NHTSA complaint #10187158, filed 2007-04, 6,300 miles“- the contact states that he can't see out of his driver side towing mirror or his passenger side towing mirror. The mirror is to small and he has trouble switching lanes. The contact also states that passenger towing mirror seems to be magnified.”
NHTSA complaint #10176499, filed 2006-12Related service bulletins
- 10204983Oct 30, 2015Exterior Mirror - Tubular stainless steel west cpast style mirror - Loose mounting bracket
- 10018067Oct 7, 2005Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
- 10018054Oct 7, 2005Service kit available for wiper motor wiring.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 11 | 9% |
| 2021 | 17 | 10% |
| 2020 | 14 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 13 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-250 SD
144 complaintsSteering
102 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsTires
16 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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