"How reliable is the 2006 Ford F-250?"

"Based on 332 NHTSA complaints, the 2006 Ford F-250 has a median complaint mileage of 61200 miles. The most common issue is Steering."

"What are common problems with the 2006 Ford F-250?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Ford F-250 is Steering, accounting for a significant portion of the 332 total complaints filed."

2006 Ford F-250: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 332 complaints

332

Total Complaints

61,200mi

Median Mileage

Steering

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

28,000 25th Percentile

61,200 Median Mileage

113,046 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Steering

Suspension

Front

Engine

Electrical System

Wheels

Fuel/Propulsion System

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicle Speed Control

Unknown Or Other

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"WHILE DRIVING THE F-250 ON A RURAL EXPRESSWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED INTO THE VEHICLE WITH NO APPARENT PRIOR IMPACT TO THE GLASS. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME WAS AROUND 17 DEGREES F AND THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 73 DEGREES F. DRIVER WAS ..."

"DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S SPEEDOMETER STICKS AT 80 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER WAS REPAIRED. WHILE ON THE WAY HOME IT FAILED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. TH..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Steering 77 complaints

25th: 26,658 mi Median: 60,900 mi 75th: 106,250 mi

Suspension 56 complaints

25th: 24,105 mi Median: 61,000 mi 75th: 110,500 mi

Front 31 complaints

25th: 18,561 mi Median: 35,800 mi 75th: 52,000 mi

Engine 21 complaints

25th: 73,750 mi Median: 108,013 mi 75th: 129,000 mi

Electrical System 16 complaints

25th: 36,850 mi Median: 96,500 mi 75th: 112,784 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 49 FL: 26 TX: 26 NC: 24 VA: 16 NY: 14 PA: 13 GA: 12 AZ: 11 NJ: 10

Who Files Complaints?

8.4%

Original Owners

91.6%

Second+ Owners

Ford F-250 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1991	145	94,177	Switch	5
1992	149	91,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	6
1993	183	152,500	Tank Assembly	6
1994	156	114,581	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	7
1995	238	115,000	Front	12
1996	212	125,000	Tires	11
1997	348	114,000	Tires	21
1998	76	114,500	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	2
1999	702	94,000	Tires	61
2000	417	75,768	Tires	39
2001	269	67,000	Tires	20
2002	189	89,000	Engine	15
2003	148	90,000	Tires	7
2004	201	55,079	Engine And Engine Cooling	12
2005	207	65,000	Steering	4
2007	84	42,000	Steering	3
2008	255	75,000	Steering	12
2009	92	69,000	Steering	0
2010	109	80,400	Steering	2
2011	384	70,000	Suspension	8
2012	418	78,000	Suspension	5
2013	153	78,000	Suspension	2
2014	235	83,154	Suspension	3
2015	425	70,300	Steering	7
2016	424	62,000	Steering	9
2017	1713	30,000	Steering	18
2018	615	28,252	Steering	10
2019	1912	20,000	Steering	25
2020	336	41,900	Power Train	4
2021	200	43,000	Fuel System, Diesel	5
2022	136	40,000	Power Train	4

Active Recalls (3)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Trailer Hitches

Campaign 08V344000 | 28/07/2008

THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND

Tread/Belt

Campaign 05T022000 | 21/11/2005

AFFECTED TIRES MAY NOT MEET THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CONTINUED USE OF THE AFFECTED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE OR MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.

CONTINENTAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL AT 704-588-5895.

Service Brakes, Air

Campaign 06E087000 | 17/10/2006

BRAKE FAILURE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

HARSCO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARSCO AT 507-235-7112.

Protect Your Steering System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Get a wheel alignment annually or after hitting a significant pothole
Don't hold the steering wheel at full lock for more than a few seconds
Check power steering fluid monthly on hydraulic systems
Address wandering, vibration, or play in the wheel promptly
Replace worn tie rod ends before they cause tire wear

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28