Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the drive shaft separated from the vehicle. The contact who was a certified mechanic repaired the rear axle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
I just had my truck serviced at sayville Ford & they found two broken front springs. The truck has 142000 miles. I cant find any recall info on NHTSA. Can you advise me if this is a current problem being investigated?
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has several problems. While driving at no specific speed, the front end vibrated and rattled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. However, the problem could not be duplicated. The second problem occurred while entering a curve at 55mph, the right rear tire blew. The tire was not inspected for the cause of the failure although, the tire was replaced. The third problem is the cooling system bolts were loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for routine inspection and maintenance when the looseness of the bolts was discovered. The dealership tightened the bolts for repair.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford f-150. While driving 50-70 MPH, the steering wheel began to shake. The dealer recommended that the tires be replaced. The contact changed the tires, but the failure continued. He feels that the vehicle is very unsafe and difficult to drive. The current mileage was 29,190 and failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 01/05/2009 lj the consumer stated over the past 5 months he has experienced an ongoing problem with a shaking and shimmy of the vehicle at speeds of 50 MPH. The dealer replaced the front rotors which stopped the front of the vehicle from shaking. Updated 01/05/09.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford f-150. While driving 70 MPH, the contact drove over a series of bumps in the road and his vehicle began to jump and shake violently. As time progressed, he could drive 55 MPH and ride over a pothole or even the slightest of bumps. As a result, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate similar to how a flat tire would feel. The dealer stated that he needed shocks and tires. After spending $1,600 dollars on what the dealer recommended, his vehicle is still vibrating and shaking uncontrollably. The current mileage is 41,132 and failure mileage was 10,000.
The frame broke where the front differential mounts, this let the front axle twist and you can not steer the truck!!! I think this is very dangerous, if you were going over 5 MPH. You could not turn.Ford factory rep. Says the truck is out of warranty so not there problem, they will not do anything about it. Ford should fix this at there expense as this a safety concern. How many other Ford pick ups have had this same problem but not reported it because they did not how to or who to complain to. The ntsb should look into this very carefully to see if this is a major problem.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford f150. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle rear when performing a turn. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure recurred within two weeks. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/01/10. The consumer stated there was still a noise coming from the vehicle. Also, the vehicle would not start on several occasions. Updated 12/14/10
I discovered a leaky rear shock absorber on my 2006 Ford truck while still under warranty. I took it to my dealer who confirmed that the shock absorber was defective and would replace it, but not the pair. Every professional shop that I have spoken with, to include the Ford dealer, says shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs, but Ford refuses to replace the pair--it says it will only replace the defective one. I appealed to Ford motor corp and they too refused. I believe that is wrong and unsafe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Ford f-150. The contact had to have the front bearings and rotors replaced on both front wheels of the vehicle as a recurring failure. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told there were no recalls for the vehicle. The contact believed the failure to be a safety issue and was concerned that the wheels would detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for possible repairs. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 136,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Ford f-150. The contact stated there was noise in the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the rear end needed to be replaced. The dealer stated the wheel bearings failed and also caused the gears to fail. The contact stated the failure was a manufacturers defect because the mileage was low when the failure occurred. The failure and current mileage was 50,000.
Suspension complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2006 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Ford F-150, 4% of the model year's 585 complaints. The component named most often is rear (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Ford F-150 suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2006 Ford F-150, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Ford F-150 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 54,000 miles, and 32% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.