2006 Ford F-450 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 26%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,712miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Ford F-450 SD, 26% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,712 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.
“On september 12, 2012, my truck engine stopped working. The vehicle, (2006 Ford f-450 superduty truck) was towed to a dealership, where I asked for a diagnostic test. The vehicle has 51,193 miles on it. Ford reported that the engine had a catastrophic failure. The mechanic said he had never experienced such a problem and was puzzled. He said the engine literally blew apart sending fragments through the system, damaging other engine components. To repair the engine would cost me $14,000.00 dollars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10476986, filed 2012-09, 51,193 miles“After driving vehicle so approx 1 hr and then stopping for gas and restarting vehicle it overheats. They have issued a technical service bulletin about the problem (TSB 06-21-15 ) however they will not warranty replace the parts that are causing the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10261337, filed 2009-03, 46,231 miles“This 2006 Ford e450 super duty with a 6.0l engine has been trouble right from the start. The first thing to go wrong was the turbo that went out on 09/18/2007 with only 12,000 miles. Next at 15,000 miles the vehicle had starting and running problems and the dealer replaced several parts on top of motor. From this time forward up to 29000 miles the squad was towed several times for more engine repairs and replacement parts. From 29,000 to 53,000 things got worse. The vehicle was towed in again for EGR cooler problems, injector problem and radiator failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10584830, filed 2014-04, 12,680 miles“Won't start this is an ambulance. We are unable to respond to emergency calls when the ambulance doesn't start. This could result in a loss of life, if we do not reach the distressed citizen in a timely manner to perform advanced life support.”
NHTSA complaint #10179045, filed 2007-01“This vehicle is an ambulance it has failed start numerous times. It has been to the dealer numerous times and the failure to start condition still persists. This is putting the safety of the public at risk...when an ambulance fails to respond in a timely manner deaths can occur.”
NHTSA complaint #10179012, filed 2007-01Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10026387Oct 23, 2008Ford: 6.0l diesel hard start/long crank/no start du to low injector control pressure (icp). Ipe
- 10027985Sep 1, 2008Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 10024325Mar 1, 20086.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08.
- 10023855Oct 1, 20076.0l--mil on--p0401, p0402, p0404, p1335--lack of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty, 2003-2005 excursion and 2004-2008 e-series vehicles.
- 10022293Jul 25, 20076.0l diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
- 10021978May 1, 2007Power steering pump pulley alignment.
- 10021464Apr 27, 20076.0l oil seep or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
- 10021462Apr 27, 2007Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start.
- 10022243Apr 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2011 | 2 | 33% |
| 2008 | 28 | 41% |
| 2007 | 2 | 13% |
| 2006 | 9 | 26% |
| 2005 | 5 | 13% |
| 2004 | 7 | 21% |
| 2003 | 4 | 25% |
| 2002 | 2 | 14% |
| 2001 | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 | 5 | 12% |
| 1999 | 8 | 12% |
| 1993 | 2 | 40% |
| 1991 | 4 | 67% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-450 SD
26 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford F-450 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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