2006 Ford F-250 SD engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 25 complaints for the 2006 Ford F-250 SD, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 89,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 89,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle would over heat and smoke would come from underneath the hood. The dealer diagnosed that the contact needed to replace the head gasket. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and the service engine soon and the engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oil cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford F-250 SD
- Suspension 148 complaints
- Steering 102 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints
- Tires 16 complaints