Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Ford F-250 SD has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 274 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V352000 STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E026000 AFTERMARKET SUSPENSION KITS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 144 complaints
- Steering 102 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 18 complaints
- Tires 16 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Wheels 9 complaints
Of the 274 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 274 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Ford F-250 SD exhibits reliability issues primarily due to suspension and steering problems, substantiated by numerous complaints and recalls. Common failures also involve engine and tire concerns, contributing to its below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| steering | 65,000–95,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission service
- Timing belt check
- Tire rotation and balance
- Suspension inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Uneven tire wear
- Brake pedal pulsation
- Rough engine idle
- Poor suspension travel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.