Most common 2006 Ford F-550 SD problems
Share of the 44 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-550 SD complaints by model year
Best F-550 SD years: 2018, 2013, 2017. Years to avoid: 2000, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2005. Compare all years →
2006 Ford F-550 SD recalls (1)
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from January 25, 2011, through April 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2011. Owners May contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
What 2006 Ford F-550 SD owners say
Fuel & propulsion system all 36 →
While driving the vehicle on the expressway in michigan, it suddenly began losing power. After frequently stopping and restarting the engine, the truck stopped completely. When the dealership investigated the cause, they found specks of paint in the diesel fuel. When the factory installed gas tank was dropped, it was discovered that the coating inside the fuel tank was flaking off and had plugged the fuel filters, contaminated the fuel as well as damaging 3 inverters.. When investigating if others have same complaint, we found many others have had the same problem. Luckily we were not pulling our rv.
TSB 19728 - we own a limousine party coach on a 2006 Ford f-550 chassis and had the pleasure of experience the "fuel tank deterioration" and having a total of 16 fuel injectors and 4 gas tanks replaced in a one year period. Ford refuses to acknowledge that this is a defect in the fuel tank. There are hundreds of people experiencing the same problem throughout the country. The first time the vehicle was under warranty for the repair "as a courtesy" and now one year later the same problem has occurred and now they refuse to warranty or do anything about it! The total repair costs on this defect is $5000.00 dollars for the 2 fuel tanks $2000.00 for the injectors $1200.00 in towing and not to mention the loss of revenue because the bus is out of service. Ford is trying to blame the diesel fuel which is state regulated in new jersey. …
Engine & cooling
While driving the vehicle on the expressway in michigan, it suddenly began losing power. After frequently stopping and restarting the engine, the truck stopped completely. When the dealership investigated the cause, they found specks of paint in the diesel fuel. When the factory installed gas tank was dropped, it was discovered that the coating inside the fuel tank was flaking off and had plugged the fuel filters, contaminated the fuel as well as damaging 3 inverters.. When investigating if others have same complaint, we found many others have had the same problem. Luckily we were not pulling our rv.
Driver reported that the truck was not running well on return to warehouse. I sent him to dealer with truck. The engine quit on the way and we had to tow the truck to dealer. The dealer said the fuel tank had delaminated and ruined the fuel pump and several fuel injectors. It would cost over $4000 dollars to repair. I called Ford customer service to complain (the truck was only 1400 miles out of warranty) after several days the dealer called and said Ford would bill it as a warranty claim and split the cost with me which meant I would have to pay $1133 dollars. I had no choice but to pay it. In October 2014 the truck did it again at 232886 miles. I took the truck to someone else and was told the fuel tank had delaminated again. It cost $4295 to replace the fuel tank , fuel pump and three fuel injectors. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Ford F-550 SD a good car?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 F-550 SD rates avoid: 5.1× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-550 SD at the same age. It is one of the F-550 SD years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ford F-550 SD?
The fuel & propulsion system — 36 complaints, 82% of all complaints for this model year, most often about storage › tank assembly. Next are the engine & cooling (8) and brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F-550 SD have?
There is 1 recall for the 2006 Ford F-550 SD, the most recent from July 13, 2011 (brake lights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-550 SD?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2013 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 1999, 2004, 2006 and 2005. See the full Ford F-550 SD years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Ford F-550 SD problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 46,000 miles; 55% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 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.