Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Ford F-350 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 145 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V352000 STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V026000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V025000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E087000 WHEEL RIMS - BRAKE LINE WEAR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05T022000 FMVSS 119/PREMATURE TIRE WEAR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 51 complaints
- Suspension 50 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 21 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 11 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 10 complaints
Of the 145 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 145 complaints, owners report 10 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Ford F-350 has an average reliability rating. Recalls mainly affect aftermarket and accessory parts, and few directly address critical vehicle components. Owner complaints are high, particularly about minor issues, but the core truck remains robust.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| suspension | 60,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises
- Transmission slipping
- Excessive vibration in suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.