2006 Ford F-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 15%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Ford F-350, 15% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“F-350 EGR cooler went bad and smoked up entire neighborhood. Other motorists could not see as the smoke emitted from my F-350 was like a very very thick fog. I contacted Ford, who knows about the ongoing and extensive problem, but they refuse to do anything but document the problem and want NHTSA to make it a recall. Apparently there are a lot of other F-350 owners with the same problem. This is very dangerous. I'm not sure if the fumes that are emitted from this problem are safe either.”
NHTSA complaint #10293340, filed 2009-11, 114,056 miles“My truck starting losing power little by little over a short period of time. The check engine light came on & I took it to the Ford dealership.they advised me that the EGR system was failing & the cost is $2500.00. They also told me that Ford knew about the problem & should have recalled this problem..now I can't drive my truck without worrying about engine failure (until it's fixed)..interstate travel is just about non=existent for now..I will not let my wife drive it anymore for now...this truck only has 75,000 miles on it & for now is not safe to drive anywhere but short distances...”
NHTSA complaint #10430267, filed 2011-10, 74,000 miles“I purchased a new 2006 Ford F-350 diesel truck from monaco Ford in glastonbury, ct. The vehicle now has 52,000 miles and has been in for service twice for lack of power. The service dept at monaco says the problem is that the gas tank is deteriorating & the fuel pump is compromised. I have researched the problem and found numerous complaints from Ford owners re: this exact issue. Ford refuses to take responsibility. They insist that the problem is fuel, not their product. I do not use bio-diesel fuel or buy from discount fuel suppliers. How can so many owners have the identical problem? …”
NHTSA complaint #10246339, filed 2008-10, 52,000 miles“2006 Ford F-350 6.0 diesel cab and chasis -- EGR valve 1st time fixed by Ford dealer no cost, EGR valve 2nd time fixed at cost, EGR valve 3rd time by-passed, 16 fuel injectors replaced. Delaminating gas tank, over a dozen fuel filters at $60,00 a pop, new fuel pump, new gas tank, 8 more new fuel injectors. Possible turbo issues and I may be forgetting something.”
NHTSA complaint #10649047, filed 2014-10, 42,000 miles“Vehicle would not start,A/C , performance, engine light sluggish take off, performance, white smoke and EGR leaking diesel fuel on top of motor, this truck has had two rebuilt engines upon the first 50,000miles.engine covered in oil, fuel injector main problem started with overheating.”
NHTSA complaint #10443255, filed 2012-01, 23,913 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10024824Mar 1, 2008Slow fuel fill--mil on with dtc p0191.
- 10021281Dec 1, 2007Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08.
- 10021591Jun 8, 2007SLOW FUEL FILL.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 14 | 9% |
| 2011 | 20 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 | 22 | 15% |
| 2005 | 36 | 32% |
| 2004 | 25 | 16% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 14 | 14% |
| 1992 | 11 | 21% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-350
51 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsBrakes
8 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.
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