Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Ford F-350 SD has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 127 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 45 complaints
- Suspension 43 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 16 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 14 complaints
- Tires 14 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
Of the 127 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 127 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Ford F-350 SD has a below-average reliability due to multiple complaints about the steering and suspension systems. These issues, combined with relatively frequent fuel system complaints, suggest higher maintenance needs and costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| suspension system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | very common |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| engine cooling system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,300 | occasional |
| electrical system | 90,000–120,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 40,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Fuel odors from under the hood
- Engine overheating
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.