2006 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,565miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Ford F-250, 4% of the 221 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,565 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Bought truck cash had it 3 weeks brake lines we corroded never looked at got told garage won't find tranny cooler fitting and the gas strap broke off and I have only had truck 3 months now and dealership won't help and garage won't fix truck and got turned away from Ford dealership..and I have a 6 month unlimited mileage warranty on truck..the truck was in motion coming from church when brake lines by engine block sprayed all over engine..we we driving on a street behind other church goers.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11253246, filed 2019-09, 82,000 miles“I own a Ford super duty f 250 2006 was bought 03-18-10 .aprox 2 1/2 months the truck violently shakes and loses control when hitting the smallest bump if exceeding 45 klm our higher. If you apply your brakes while this happens the back end will 360 this is a death trap. This has happened about 15 times but it could of been more I only drive very slow and in the slow lane so if it happens I can pull over. …”
NHTSA complaint #10333888, filed 2010-05, 130,000 miles“The brake calipers on the F-250 s.d. [right side only] locked up causing it to pull very hard to the right. On the rear I had to replace: rotor, caliper, and pads. On the front, [right] just the pads.”
NHTSA complaint #10498483, filed 2013-02, 62,565 miles“While driving down the highway, if you hit a pot hole or rough area on the pavement the 2006 f250 will shake very bad and you must slam on the brakes and come to a full stop to get control of the truck. It is even worse when towing a trailer in corner.”
NHTSA complaint #10264320, filed 2009-04, 86,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-250 extended cab. While changing the brakes, the caliper piston the driver side crumbled, the front passenger side caliper piston was locked. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealership where he was informed that the caliper was locked, frozen or busted. The current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10331252, filed 2010-05, 60,000 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 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-350 2002–2007 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10020520Oct 1, 2006Brake line modification needed due to front wheels coming into contact with the brake lines.
- 10020386Sep 26, 2006Brake line interference with hanger plates on 2006 hd ford models. Bllizzard snowplows.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 26 | 12% |
| 2000 | 38 | 12% |
| 1999 | 108 | 19% |
| 1998 | 11 | 20% |
| 1997 | 31 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 25 | 19% |
| 1992 | 25 | 21% |
| 1991 | 27 | 25% |
| 1990 | 28 | 25% |
| 1989 | 24 | 21% |
| 1988 | 14 | 23% |
| 1987 | 9 | 24% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-250
85 complaintsSteering
78 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsWheels
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford F-250
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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