2006 Ford F-350 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 17%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,221miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD, 17% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,221 miles.
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“Purchased this vehicle less than a year ago and was originally very pleased. Suddenly we are now experiencing the death wobble as other have described. The violent shaking of the front end. This usually occurs when you are approaching the speed of 60mph. We do not have to hit a bump for it to happen. The other complaint, is that we bought this truck with very low mileage for the year, ran great, looked great, very pleased until this last month when the check engine light came on and it seems to sputter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10703474, filed 2015-04, 75,000 miles“We own a Ford f-350 diesel pickup. It is a 2006, purchased new. It has had repeated power failure in the last two and half years, with other similar problems before that. Most recently we had it towed to our dealership to the tune of $2500.00 repair for fuel injectors and fuel injector modules. The problem, is safety for our lives and possibly others in our path. The vehicle has recurring engine failure causing it to die while driving. This has happened not only at a stop light, but through intersections, and on straight roads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10396672, filed 2011-04, 92,482 miles“2006 Ford f-350 super duty diesel dump truck. This truck has been to crowley Ford in plainville ct. Over 50 times , yes that's right I said 50. The truck has been towed in no less than 6 times in 4 years. Many times leaving a crew of 5 stranded on the side of a highway. Ford technicians have not been able to determine what is wrong with the vehicle. Truck will suddenly loose power or just shut off. Ford has denied that there is anything wrong with this particular truck and motor but there are many contractors in our area that are having the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10402237, filed 2011-05, 10 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021281Dec 1, 2007Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08.
- 10021621Feb 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 21 | 18% |
| 2021 | 40 | 41% |
| 2020 | 48 | 25% |
| 2019 | 22 | 5% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 40 | 7% |
| 2016 | 27 | 13% |
| 2015 | 26 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 17% |
| 2005 | 29 | 13% |
| 2004 | 19 | 15% |
| 2003 | 24 | 18% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD
45 complaintsSuspension
43 complaintsEngine cooling
16 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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