2006 Ford F-350 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD, 4% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,350 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.
“I purchased my 2006 superduty new in june 2006 when the truck was new I had some shaking in the front end at speeds over 65 but recently it has got much worse. This has occurred at least ten times now and the last few times on the interstate when going around 70 MPH if you hit rough spots it will start a violent shake if I slowly reduce speed it will stop around 45 MPH. I am starting to think it is not even safe enough for my family to ride in the truck anymore. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259399, filed 2009-02, 24,000 miles“This year along with other years have a problem with the EGR valve and turbo. I understand that there was a deal where Ford had to repair emergency vehicles with this same problem but not a normal everyday consumer. There are many complaints regarding this engine blowing head gaskets and EGR valve issues which makes the truck suddenly have lose of power when driving along with other issues as smoking and engine lights going on. As you can read on line everyone that has had this problem is really frustrated and Ford will not stand behind this engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10588902, filed 2014-05, 79,000 miles“We have several 2006 f350 super duty 4x4 pickups. In the past two weeks two of them have broken out the eyes,on the left front axle, that retain the u joints. In the first instance , the spindle was then broken out around the upper ball joint eye. The steering control was gone completely at that point. In the second case the driver heard the axle break, stopped and turned the hubs out. The only damage was to the axle. The first incident cost approximately $1500 for the axle and spindle and the special tools to fix it. The second cost $500 for the axle.”
NHTSA complaint #10223722, filed 2008-04, 42,920 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243490Sep 7, 2023When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV…
- 10056196May 1, 2014Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion…
- 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…
- 10024867Apr 1, 20082005-08 f250-550 super duty manual transmission - clutch pedal concern.
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10023435Oct 1, 20072005-2008 f-super duty manual transmission- clutch pedal concern.
- 10022280Jul 25, 2007Buck/jerk when pulling large heavy gooseneck trailers. Diesel engines. Reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with the latest calibration might solve the issue.
- 10019947Jan 1, 2006Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements.
- 10019388Jan 1, 2006Buck/jerk steady throttle or slight tip in - 6.0l.
- 10018953Jan 1, 2006Service calibration update -- loss of rpm on deceleration -- 6.8l 3v. Various models including 2006 f-53 motorhome.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 38% |
| 2025 | 5 | 36% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 15 | 13% |
| 2021 | 10 | 10% |
| 2020 | 54 | 29% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 28 | 18% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
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 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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