Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Ford F-550 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Ford F-550 SD has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 44 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 #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 28 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 5 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 2 complaints
Of the 44 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 44 complaints, owners report 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Ford F-550 SD has limited recall and complaint data, with 44 complaints and 2 recalls. Diesel fuel system issues are notably frequent, suggesting reliability concerns in that area.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Gasoline fuel system | Unknown | $300–$900 | common |
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 changes
- Brake inspections and maintenance
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery check and replacement
- Belt and hose inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Diesel engine misfires
- Fuel leaks or odors
- Check engine light
- Unusual engine noises
- Poor fuel economy
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Ford F-550 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.