2006 Ford F-350 SD Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,929miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Ford F-350 SD, 3% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,929 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.
“Was driving my 2006 f350 sd lariat dually with only 7,858 miles, hauling a gooseneck trailer with a horse inside and steering started to shimmy once I got up to highway speed (55 MPH) on I-85n enroute to a horse show. Placed my foot on the brake and got no response. I could not stop the 15,000# of truck, trailer and horse but was able to get off the road and cruise into a large empty parking lot and slow down enough where I could safely apply the emergency brake without going through the windshield or injuring my horse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10521287, filed 2013-06, 7,858 miles“When pulling a travel trailer with my 2006 f350 sd Ford on cruise control at hwy speeds (70 MPH) on a hill the truck will lose speed to 65-66 MPH the torque converter unlocks and the vehicle will accelerate to 74-76 MPH still on the hill. Cresting the hill it will return to 70 MPH. Ford says this operation meets design specs. And will do nothing to fix my truck. I get strange looks from drivers trying to pass and my vehicle accelerates 4-6 MPH over the speed limit.100 failures is a guess.”
NHTSA complaint #10200943, filed 2007-08, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford 350 super duty. The contact stated he was driving on the interstate at about 65 MPH. He stated that when he approached where the bridge hits the highway, which was just a little pavement, he was unable to control the vehicle due to it's accelerating. The driver states he kept easing the brakes down to slow his truck down. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 73,566. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10317689, filed 2010-03, 72,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while the vehicle was idle with pressure applied to the brake pedal the it lunged forward with a sudden increase in the rpms. In addition, an unexpected acceleration occurred when the vehicle was in motion. The failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions for the similar failures. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the diesel fuel consumed in the vehicle. They also recommended the manifold and erg valve be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10401393, filed 2011-05, 96,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
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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