2006 Ford F-350 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 34%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD, 34% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was traveling on the highway at a rate of speed of 55mph on a 2006 f350 super duty 4x4 when I went over an uneven surface on the highway which caused the front end to shake violently almost causing me to hit a vehicle on my right hand side. Though I had experienced a flat but everything looked fine. Cannot drive this vehicle in this condition. Tire pressure on all wheels is fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10507287, filed 2013-04, 85,034 miles“I have a 2006 f 350 with 28,000 miles on it .when I hit potholes or rough road the truck shakes {shimmies ] violently when speeds at 55 MPH I must slow down to 25/30 MPH on the freeway this is dangerous I went to the dealer they said it was tire pressure in side driverside door says 75 PSI that's what im running .the problem still happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10246054, filed 2008-10, 18 miles“Excessive front end shimmy on occasion with my Ford f350 4x4. I have received a letter from Ford discussing this issue. The first time the problem occurred, my tire pressure was low and subsequently maintaining proper tire pressure seemed to prevent the problem for a while. However, recently I hit some bumps while traveling on the highway at a speed of approximately 65 MPH and the front end began to shimmy very violently. …”
NHTSA complaint #10288585, filed 2009-10, 62,000 miles“Steering/suspension oscillates or going into a harmonic bouncing after encountering a bump in the road. Usually around 65 MPH. Slowing down will stop the harmonic bouncing. It has occurred about 8 times while I had owned the vehicle the latest being 12/26/08. I purchased the vehicle new in dec. 2006. As of 1/2009 the vehicle has 27,000 miles on it. Scares the daylights out of me when it happens. No repair/correcting actions have been taken at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10253969, filed 2009-01, 27,000 miles“I own a 2006 Ford f-350 king ranch crew cab four wheel drive truck. I am the original owner. A few times through out the years there had been a shake after hitting a bump in the road at 60mph+. We received a letter noting a potential problem. We brought the truck to the dealer and they replaced brakes and 2 tires (other 2 had been replaced previously) and when we drove it home it started the death wobble (as the dealer calls it-and as I see many others on the internet). The truck started experiencing violent front-end shaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10498268, filed 2013-02, 145,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170992Jan 29, 2020Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of…
- 10160885May 14, 2019Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of…
- 10022283Jul 25, 2007Rear of vehicle is too high/low -5th wheel and goose neck applications.
- 10020174Aug 4, 2006Front wheel bearings - noise. *tt updated on 02-27-07.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 227 | 49% |
| 2018 | 78 | 38% |
| 2017 | 219 | 38% |
| 2016 | 81 | 39% |
| 2015 | 66 | 32% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 10 | 34% |
| 2011 | 8 | 19% |
| 2010 | 18 | 36% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 13 | 13% |
| 2007 | 9 | 36% |
| 2006 | 43 | 34% |
| 2005 | 38 | 18% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD
45 complaintsFuel system
21 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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