2006 Ford F-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,132miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Ford F-350, 6% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,132 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Corrupted v.I.n calibration in PCM causing a.b.s module to lock front brakes and not fully release. 2 front ABS sensors read 14% different speed from rear causing ABS to sense an issue when there is not an actual mechanical issue. When a.b.s tries to slow front wheels it does not fully release front wheels causing brakes to overheat to the point of causing brake fire. I have worked with Ford dealership trying to resolve this issue but they cannot come up with a solution.”
NHTSA complaint #11044809, filed 2017-11, 221,865 miles“The vehicle shook at 65 MPH and shimmied when the brakes were applied. We first had tire rotated and balanced and a front end alignment with the replacement of right side ball joints. It did not correct the problem. When we returned the vehicle to the dealer for further repair, the dealer took us back to look at the rear brakes. The backing plates had failed due to rust and the pins for the parking brake shoes had pulled through. The dealer replaced both rotors, both brake shoes, the backing plates and the pads for the disk brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10706022, filed 2015-04, 65,265 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake pedal remained on the floorboard. The vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11524001, filed 2023-05, 184,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. The contact was able to avoid a crash. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear driver and passenger side brake calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the rear brakes were previously replaced 10,000 miles prior to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749381, filed 2015-08, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the front passenger wheel seized. The failure occurred because the caliper seized. The contact also stated that the wheel was extremely hot after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the caliper was repaired. The failure had since recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was either taken back to the dealer for repair or the contact performed the repairs himself. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10455372, filed 2012-04, 7,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service…Covers: Ford F-350 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-250 2002–2007 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10020520Oct 1, 2006Brake line modification needed due to front wheels coming into contact with the brake lines.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 25 | 16% |
| 2000 | 42 | 14% |
| 1999 | 78 | 19% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 32 | 21% |
| 1996 | 28 | 22% |
| 1995 | 41 | 31% |
| 1994 | 33 | 35% |
| 1993 | 28 | 28% |
| 1992 | 12 | 23% |
| 1991 | 8 | 26% |
| 1990 | 15 | 38% |
| 1989 | 8 | 19% |
| 1988 | 6 | 21% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-350
51 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford F-350
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology