Most common 2006 Ford Super Duty problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Super Duty complaints by model year
Best Super Duty years: 1995, 1996. Years to avoid: 1999. Compare all years →
What 2006 Ford Super Duty owners say
Suspension
Truck hit a bump on bridge and began violently shaking. I had to bring the truck to a complete stop to get it to stop shaking. I went several times to Ford dealerships to find out if any other trucks where having the same problems. But of course no one else was having this serve problem. I finally talked to a tire shop who said he had heard of the problems with Ford trucks shimmy. He said first check your air pressure. Found the pressure low and added air. This helped with the problem but had not solved problem. This is not just a mild shimmy! This is a death wobble.!!! I also found a problem with brakes. With one wheel dragging and the other not dragging as much. The plastic pistons in the calipers where all froze up. Had to replace all calipers and all pads. This was a expense jobs with a truck with only 50,000 miles. I replaced all tires with the same tire that came on truck. …
Violent shaking after hitting bump and braking, tires were inflated as recommended, taken to dealer and fixed a manufacturing problem in steering, did not fix shaking problem, happened once in heavy traffic, engine seized up on interstate had to be replaced at 70,000 miles, truck will not restart after warming up, told a cam kit might fix for another $3000.
Steering
Truck hit a bump on bridge and began violently shaking. I had to bring the truck to a complete stop to get it to stop shaking. I went several times to Ford dealerships to find out if any other trucks where having the same problems. But of course no one else was having this serve problem. I finally talked to a tire shop who said he had heard of the problems with Ford trucks shimmy. He said first check your air pressure. Found the pressure low and added air. This helped with the problem but had not solved problem. This is not just a mild shimmy! This is a death wobble.!!! I also found a problem with brakes. With one wheel dragging and the other not dragging as much. The plastic pistons in the calipers where all froze up. Had to replace all calipers and all pads. This was a expense jobs with a truck with only 50,000 miles. I replaced all tires with the same tire that came on truck. …
Violent shaking after hitting bump and braking, tires were inflated as recommended, taken to dealer and fixed a manufacturing problem in steering, did not fix shaking problem, happened once in heavy traffic, engine seized up on interstate had to be replaced at 70,000 miles, truck will not restart after warming up, told a cam kit might fix for another $3000.
Engine & cooling
Vehicle was parked and I was replacing an old battery. When I started the vehicle the electronic throttle body was slammed shut due to a faulty motor that when it gets low voltage ( changing the battery) it malfunctions and cause the vehicle to go in limp mode. Ford has a long history of having electronic throttle body issues and this has been reported to the NHTSA before by many consumers. Had the vehicle had low voltage when driving this same issue has been reported by other consumers from 2004 to present. Ford service tech advised me he sees this problem all the time and they just replace the throttle body with another one and say the throttle is gummed shut. Also has a service advisory on this issue.
Violent shaking after hitting bump and braking, tires were inflated as recommended, taken to dealer and fixed a manufacturing problem in steering, did not fix shaking problem, happened once in heavy traffic, engine seized up on interstate had to be replaced at 70,000 miles, truck will not restart after warming up, told a cam kit might fix for another $3000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Ford Super Duty a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Super Duty rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Super Duty at the same age. 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 Super Duty?
The suspension — 5 complaints, 63% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the steering (4) and engine & cooling (3).
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Super Duty have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Ford Super Duty. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Super Duty?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995 and 1996. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999. See the full Ford Super Duty years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Ford Super Duty problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 75% 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.