2006 Ford F-350 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Ford F-350, 5% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“At 200am today my horn on my 2006 f 350 started blowing. By the time I realized what was going on the wires had started to smoke under the hood. I had to disconnect both batteries in order for the horn to stop. This is the first time this is has happened to this truck. No other problems to report at this time. I will be having it towed to a dealer today”
NHTSA complaint #10314061, filed 2010-02, 76,000 miles“When merging on freeway. Truck kept accelerating after letting off gas pedal. Slammed on brakes to slow truck. Truck kept going faster and had no control of speed or way to stop truck. After incident now tac odometer on dash needle wont go back to zero after you shut truck off cruise control was off and no floor mats in truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10825158, filed 2016-02, 60,000 miles“- the contact owns a 2006 Ford f350. The vehicle caught on fire. The front driver's side half of the motor was reported to be the cause of the fire. The failure mileage was 10,000. The contact has pictures. A fire report was filed. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle was destroyed. A house and two vehicles were also damaged. There were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10185536, filed 2007-03, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the engine did not start. After several attempts, the engine started. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Updated 08/02/16 updated 08/09/16.”
NHTSA complaint #10807516, filed 2015-11, 170,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 diesel sd. The contact stated that the brakes would not operate properly when hauling a forest river cedar creek rv trailer. The contact stated that the dealer could not repair the vehicle but a certified mechanic was able to replace the prodigy. The failure was corrected. The failure and current mileage was 44,504. The consumer purchased the vehicle with a factory installed towing package to pull his 5th wheel travel trailer. The consumer then purchased a new 5th wheel travel trailer that was equipped with factory installed brake controller for the trailer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356553, filed 2010-09, 44,504 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 15 | 13% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 11 | 12% |
| 2002 | 14 | 12% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 9 | 7% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 6% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 10% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1988 | 9 | 31% |
| 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 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsAir bags
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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