2006 Ford F-350 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,369miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD, 3% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,369 miles. 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.
“I have a 6.0 motor in my truck. Since last oct, 2010 I have had this truck in shop more times then what it is worth. I have had five fuel injectors replace, head gaskets, one head, rear end replace and now my turbo is going out on this motor. I also had the tow box replace. This truck has cost me more then what it is worth. …”
NHTSA complaint #10428220, filed 2011-10, 64,000 miles“Was driving my 2006 f350 sd lariat dually with only 7,858 miles, hauling a gooseneck trailer with a horse inside and steering started to shimmy once I got up to highway speed (55 MPH) on I-85n enroute to a horse show. Placed my foot on the brake and got no response. I could not stop the 15,000# of truck, trailer and horse but was able to get off the road and cruise into a large empty parking lot and slow down enough where I could safely apply the emergency brake without going through the windshield or injuring my horse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10521287, filed 2013-06, 7,858 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 SD. While driving various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In some instances, the vehicle stalled and the power steering and brakes malfunctioned. The dealer stated that the fuel injectors were faulty. The fuel injectors were replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10610472, filed 2014-07, 102,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 SD. While driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the bolts that attached the brake booster and the brake master cylinder fractured, resulting in total brake failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,738.”
NHTSA complaint #10761713, filed 2015-09, 96,738 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-350 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 23 | 11% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 20 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD
45 complaintsSuspension
43 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTires
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford F-350 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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