2006 Ford F-350 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD, 7% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,500 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 trucks speedometer started intermittently working about 3 days after I purchased the truck it does not matter what speed I'm at the only thing so fare that I have noted is if the heater is in it happens more often.”
NHTSA complaint #10508759, filed 2013-04, 122,902 miles“On 2006 Ford f350 vehicle with 6.0 diesel , the EGR coolers have defect that cause them to leak. After reading into this it is a common issue. I took the truck to Ford and they stated it is a very common problem and that I should look into an aftermarket cooler since the oem unit fails quite often to the frequency of 2 to 3 within 100,000 miles. This repair is approx. 1000 to 2000 depending on if the head gaskets have been subsequently damaged as well. In my case I had to replace the oil cooler along with EGR cooler an EGR valve and head gasket. …”
NHTSA complaint #10301990, filed 2010-01, 160,000 miles“I was gone for a few days on vacation. When I returned home I went out to start my 2006 Ford f-350 6.0 diesel super duty truck. I turned the key on and the head lights worked and the back ground lights for the gauge came on but no gauges no oil pressure no fuel no speed indicator no windows and no radio. I took it back to the dealer it had 4900 miles on it. The dealer checked it out and said that the gauge cluster was fried. The truck had not been started or moved for 11 days. There is no apparent reason for the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10178263, filed 2007-01, 4,803 miles“I have a Ford f-350 that has had a violent front end shake at freeway speeds. The shake has been so violent I thought I was going to crash. I have taken it to Ford and they change out a couple parts and then it happens again within 20,000 miles. This has happened 4 times since owning the truck (purchased new in nov. 2006). I have also had problems repeatedly with the high pressure oil pump and or electrical that Ford cant resolve. The truck is now in the shop again. It cranks but will not start the truck was going down the freeway at 70mph and it just dies and wont restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #10243993, filed 2008-09, 50,000 miles“There is a problem with the instrument cluster and the plugs. The dash goes dead, interior lights dont work. Power windows dont work radio shuts off. Vehicle runs improperly. The vehicle can be sitting or moving. I have done research and found Ford trucks from as early as 2002-2008 have this issue. Its unsafeand a know issuewith these year Ford truck f150-f450. A new dash is very expensive and used ones run the risk of the same issue happening again. The fix is simple, the cost is not. Theres videos on you tube dozens of forums. Excursion expeditions are also having the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11063262, filed 2018-01, 320,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10178810Jul 8, 2020These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads…
- 10165713Sep 2, 2019Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative…
- 10022673Sep 19, 2007Stuck or jumping/bouncing/erratic speedometer and/or tachometer.
- 10019817Apr 29, 2006Dtc b2900 or b2477 - service tip.
- 10019810Apr 29, 2006Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
- 10019809Apr 29, 2006Stuck speedometer.
- 10019805Apr 29, 2006Tachometer sticks or intermittently inaccurate.
- 10019795Apr 28, 2006P0404 SERVICE TIP.
- 10020136Jan 1, 20066.0l - mil on with dtc p2138, p2139, p2140.
- 10020135Jan 1, 20066.0l - mil on with dtc p0460.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 50% |
| 2025 | 4 | 29% |
| 2024 | 17 | 38% |
| 2023 | 13 | 32% |
| 2022 | 30 | 27% |
| 2021 | 13 | 13% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 16 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 | 30 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 5% |
| 2015 | 16 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 | 28 | 13% |
| 2004 | 29 | 22% |
| 2003 | 15 | 11% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD
45 complaintsSuspension
43 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsTires
14 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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