Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Ford F-250 SD owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have bf goodrich rugged trail t/a 275 70 r18 tires on my 2006 Ford f250 which were purchased 25 months ago and have 22000 miles on them. While towing my travel trailer I experienced a slight vibration while driving. I immediately pulled over and checked the vehicle and camper for ny visible signs of a problem. Everything a appeared to be in good working order so I continued on driving slower. After about 10 miles the tire completely blew up damaging my vehicle and sending the tread of the tire across the other lanes traffic which almost caused a major vehicular accident. I thought it was bad luck. I changed the tire and continued down the road. After approximately another 200 miles I started getting the same vibration from the rear drivers side tire. Fearing another blow out and having no spare tire I pulled over and spent the night in a campground. …
I purchased this vehicle with a full set of the exact same tire brand, type, size, and load range. The new tires were to replace the defective tires which had the exact same problem as these: belt failure. Tire failure: belts began to separate leading to uneven wear and eventually failure of the sidewall.
I purchased this vehicle with a full set of the exact same tire brand, type, size, and load range. The new tires were to replace the defective tires which had the exact same problem as these: belt failure. Tire failure: belts began to separate leading to uneven wear and eventually failure of the sidewall.
I purchased this vehicle with a full set of the exact same tire brand, type, size, and load range. The new tires were to replace the defective tires which had the exact same problem as these: belt failure. Tire failure: belts began to separate leading to uneven wear and eventually failure of the sidewall.
My wife and I were driving my 2006 f-250 super duty on hwy 95 when my truck felt like I was in an earthquake. It was the worst violent shaking I have ever felt in a vehicle. It felt like all four tires exploded. So I fought my steering wheel and brake pedals to slow the truck down to finally skidded off of the side of the road, while cars are going by us 70 plus mile per hour, everything inside the vehicle fell off of the seats the drinks in the cup holders went flying. After seeing that all four tires seemed fine and that we did not hit anything on the road, we were scared to death to drive again. After visited the Ford dealership the next day, they are still trying to figure out what is wrong with the vehicle, they said it was the tire balance and pressure, but there is no way this would cause such a violent death shaking experience. …
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford f-250 superduty 4x4. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact drove over a bump and noticed that the vehicle would bounce and veer to the left or right. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they placed a "bottoming out kit" in the vehicle. Afterwards, they lowered the air pressure in the tires and advised the contact to keep it at that set pressure. The contact noticed that the vehicle shook violently when driving on turnpikes and highways. He had no control of the vehicle unless he slowed down or stopped the vehicle. The condition worsened as the vehicle became older. The contact scheduled another appointment with the dealer. He had not spoken with the manufacturer. The current mileage was 3,016 and failure mileage was approximately 8,000. Updated 03-06-09 the tire had a leak due to a defective valve stem. Updated 03/11/09.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford f-250 super duty. While driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel shook and made a rattling noise. The contact had difficulty controlling the steering wheel. In order to stop the shaking, the vehicle had to be slowed down to a minimum speed of 50 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure has occurred four times. The dealer stated that the air pressure in the tires caused the shaking. The contact received a letter, which stated that his make and model vehicle was experiencing issues with the steering. The vehicle will not be repaired because it is not under warranty. Ford is aware of the failure, but refuses to issue a recall. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 64,000. Updated 06/08/09 the consumer was told the steering dampener was too small for the vehicle. Updated 06/18/09
Sept. 2010,my 2006 SD f-250 Ford tire,withoem17"alloy 8hole wheel ,exploded violently in my driveway. Discovered inside of rim had cracked and peeled along tire bead allowing tire to blow. Rim and tire had to be replaced, it even blew off the rubber stop block on the frame for axle to hit. Used truck so assumed it was previously damaged. Close inspection showed other wheels were OK. June 2011, shimmy in front end, discovered other front wheel cracked in the same way and close to failure. Local Ford dealer says no recalls. E-mail to Ford Canada got no response. I have pictures of both wheels. This is my follow up. Please check your wheels. For their safety, have your tire dealer inspect wheels when replacing tires.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford f-250 SD. The vehicle has pro competition xtreme a/t tires, size 37x13.5 (na). The tires were purchased aftermarket in 2007. While filling the tire with air, the contact noticed cracks in the tread of the tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The dealer called pro comp and they stated that they could reimburse him for $100 towards a new set of tires. The tires cost approximately $450 per tire. The tires were not included in NHTSA campaign id number 06t009000 (tires:tread/belt). The contact has all the necessary documentation, if needed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 30,000.
2006 Ford f250 superduty crew cab 4x4 with factory 20x8 alloy wheels. Rt front wheel cracked with no impact. Crack is aprox 10" long and runs just below the bead for about 10" did not loose air. I was turning rt and felt a strange jolt kind of like the tire rolling off a small rock. Only felt it once. Continued driving to work. Later inspected the wheel and found the crack. Dealer says there is no recalls on these wheels. Called Ford customer relations to be told they could not help. There are a number of postings on similar wheel cracks on internet forums. It appears to be an ongoing problem on these trucks in the 85000 mile range. ## VIN failed ##
Wheel & Tire complaints in other F-250 SD years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2006 Ford F-250 SD?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2006 Ford F-250 SD, 9% of the model year's 274 complaints. The component named most often is pressure monitoring and regulating systems (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Ford F-250 SD wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2006 Ford F-250 SD, though it has 1 recall 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-250 SD wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles, and 30% before 25,000 miles.
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.