2006 Ford F-350 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 13%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD, 13% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 on a heavy traffic highway, in the middle lane, and truck just quit running. This is unjustifiable!! Over $5000.00 in repairs to get to get this truck to run! Why hasn't Ford issued a recall on this notorious problem on these diesel engines?! I will continue to pursue a class act lawsuit over this, I do believe there are enough Ford owners very unhappy regarding these continuing issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10477501, filed 2012-09, 61,547 miles“I had a 05 Ford super duty 6.0 liter diesel that had 3 new turbo's put on due to skoring. Ford replaced all 3. When turbo's go out you loose power. I have a 06 super duty that has 26828 miles. The warranty just went out 6/16/11. Ford had to put on another turbo because it was skored. Ford did pay $750 and I had to pay $1142. I was going down highway and lost power and had to limp home pulling a 5th wheel camper. I have read where Ford has had a lot of problems with the 6.0 liter diesel engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10419833, filed 2011-08, 26,828 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“My 2006 Ford f-350 truck keeps stalling while the vehicle is moving and when it shuts off it will not start. I have taken it to the dealership twice in the past month. The first time they could not find the problem and said, to come pick up the vehicle and that it was running . The 2nd time, I had the truck towed to the same dealership service department. They did the computer check and said, they could not find anything wrong with it and the technician told my husband that if it happens again to check the fuel switch and reset it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189547, filed 2007-05, 28,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10055629Feb 1, 2014Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch…
- 10038949Apr 1, 2011Ford: 2005-2011 f250/f350. The fuel fill nozzle may automatically shut off too early.
- 10032613Apr 1, 2010Ford: some super duty trucks equipped with a 5.4l 3v or 6.8l 3v engine may experience premature automatic shut off of the fuel fill nozzle.
- 10026387Oct 23, 2008Ford: 6.0l diesel hard start/long crank/no start du to low injector control pressure (icp). Ipe
- 10027985Sep 1, 2008Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 10024865Apr 1, 20081999-2008 7.3l/6.0l/6.4l/4.5l diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (cac) system after certain turbo or engine failures - service tip.
- 10024325Mar 1, 20086.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08.
- 10023855Oct 1, 20076.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles.
- 10022293Jul 25, 20076.0l diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
- 10021978May 1, 2007Power steering pump pulley alignment.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 14% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 17% |
| 2011 | 5 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 21 | 21% |
| 2006 | 16 | 13% |
| 2005 | 48 | 22% |
| 2004 | 42 | 32% |
| 2003 | 51 | 39% |
| 2002 | 41 | 33% |
| 2001 | 40 | 25% |
| 2000 | 41 | 26% |
| 1999 | 32 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD
45 complaintsSuspension
43 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTires
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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