2006 Ford F-550 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 82%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,318miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Ford F-550 SD, 82% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,318 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have two 2006 f550 that the fuel tanks have delaminated and for will not pay for them . They both had problems in the passed year and we were just told 2 months ago that it was the tanks delaminating. So we had them put two new tanks in . With the new takes it is only time till I have the same problem .”
NHTSA complaint #10260804, filed 2009-03, 42,000 miles“Our Ford lcf has had a continual stalling problem when we drive out on the highway. Our vehicle is now three years old and everytime we go out of town we have stalling problems with the vehicle. The dealer has replaced injectors and other fuel components but nothing directly related to this problem. The last time the dealer changed the oil saying that was the problem. We had about 3000 miles since the last change.”
NHTSA complaint #10288540, filed 2009-10, 74,000 miles“We have a 2006 Ford 550 diesel with 37,000 miles on it. The fuel tank has corroded and affected the fuel pump and fuel injectors. The dealership invalidated my warranty, said we used bad diesel in the tank. We have other vehicles on the same fuel, with no issues. This is my 15th Ford truck. This is my first truck with this kind of issue. Ford said it would cost me $6,500 to repair. The internet is full of trucks with this same issue. A recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10317069, filed 2010-03, 370,000 miles“Loss of power so we pulled the fuel filters. The fuel filters were packed with a gray,flaky substance looking like paint chips. When we took the truck to the dealer they said the fuel tank was delaminating .”
NHTSA complaint #10257494, filed 2009-02, 68,891 miles“Driver reported that the truck was not running well on return to warehouse. I sent him to dealer with truck. The engine quit on the way and we had to tow the truck to dealer. The dealer said the fuel tank had delaminated and ruined the fuel pump and several fuel injectors. It would cost over $4000 dollars to repair. I called Ford customer service to complain (the truck was only 1400 miles out of warranty) after several days the dealer called and said Ford would bill it as a warranty claim and split the cost with me which meant I would have to pay $1133 dollars. I had no choice but to pay it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10659323, filed 2014-11, 101,445 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021281Dec 1, 2007Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08.
- 10021621Feb 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 10 | 77% |
| 2015 | 4 | 36% |
| 2014 | 2 | 22% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2007 | 10 | 43% |
| 2006 | 36 | 82% |
| 2005 | 20 | 63% |
| 2004 | 26 | 53% |
| 2003 | 19 | 58% |
| 2002 | 10 | 45% |
| 2001 | 13 | 45% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford F-550 SD
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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