2006 Ford F-550 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,734miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Ford F-550 SD, 11% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,734 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.
“The contact owns a 2006 Ford f-550. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the vehicle would stall without warning. After each failure the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where various engine repairs were performed yet the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10392452, filed 2011-03, 10,000 miles“The contact stated while accelerating from a stop sign, the vehicle hesitated for 3-4 seconds then took off. The dealership replaced the turbo, but the problem persisted. Updated 10/25/2006 - the vehicle's engine had no power until the turbo boost came on. The 3 to 4 second delay has almost caused the consumer to be hit by oncoming traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10167144, filed 2006-08, 11,467 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford f-550. The contact stated that when driving the vehicle for a short period of time and shutting off the engine, the vehicle fail to start or would stall once restarted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that there was a loud knocking noise from the engine caused by a malfunction in cylinder number eight. In addition, the rolling barrier had also failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10410113, filed 2011-06, 164,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford f550 super duty dump truck. While driving between 35 and 40 MPH the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. None of the warning lights illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but they could not duplicate the failure. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The warranty was valid and each time the dealer notified the manufacturer for assistance to help with the repairs but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 10,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361266, filed 2010-10, 10,000 miles“2006 Ford f550. Consumer states problem with turbo chargers and fuel tank liners the consumer stated the turbo was replaced twice and the fuel tank was replaced once. The fuel tank lining broke down and clogged the fuel filters as well as the fuel injectors. Ford informed the consumer, the problem with the fuel tank was due to the additives in the northeast diesel fuel.”
NHTSA complaint #10468722, filed 2012-08Related 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
- 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.
- 10021236Mar 23, 2007Lack of cooling fan operation.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 31% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 11% |
| 2005 | 5 | 16% |
| 2004 | 16 | 33% |
| 2003 | 6 | 18% |
| 2002 | 4 | 18% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-550 SD
36 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford F-550 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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