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hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,169 miles

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2006 Ford F-350 engine problems

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2006 Ford F-350 Owner Comments

problem #11

Dec 152023

F-350

  • 99,856 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the front of the vehicle started to wobble. While driving over a pothole, the vehicle wobbled violently. The contact was unable to control the vehicle while driving over 35 MPH. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact detected smoke coming from the vehicle. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who informed him there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 99,856.

- Pearsall, TX, USA

problem #10

Sep 092017

F-350

  • 124,000 miles
Engine dies while driving. Does not do it all the time. Mainly when accelerating and if let off gas and apply brakes.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #9

Dec 192016

F-350

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed liquid under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed there was a damaged head gasket that needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Mancos, CO, USA

problem #8

Mar 062009

F-350

  • 84,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. While driving approximately 60 mph, the exhaust pipe smoked and/or steamed and the engine overheated. The check temperature light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact filled the engine with water and drove home. The dealer diagnosed that the egr cooler leaked; therefore, the egr cooler and the oil cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. The manufacturer was not notified.

- San Clemente, CA, USA

problem #7

Nov 092009

F-350 4WD 8-cyl

  • 42,000 miles
2006 Ford F-350 6.0 diesel cab and chasis -- egr valve 1st time fixed by Ford dealer no cost, egr valve 2nd time fixed at cost, egr valve 3rd time by-passed, 16 fuel injectors replaced. Delaminating gas tank, over a dozen fuel filters at $60,00 a pop, new fuel pump, new gas tank, 8 more new fuel injectors. Possible turbo issues and I may be forgetting something.

- Murphy, NC, USA

problem #6

Jan 012013

F-350

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started to emit white smoke. The vehicle taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the turbo booster and fuel injectors was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.

- Kalispell, MT, USA

problem #5

Jul 142012

F-350 8-cyl Diesel

  • 119,583 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on highway F-350 lost power, shut off and would not restart. Numerous problems with fuel/turbo. Replace turbo injectors, egr valve, ficm, fuel injector, regulator, and high pressure oil pump.

- Fleetwood, PA, USA

problem #4

Jun 232013

F-350 8-cyl Diesel

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F350. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, there was a loud noise from the under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was advised that the turbo baron needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

- Union Mills , NC, USA

problem #3

Jun 222013

F-350

  • 49,600 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated while applying the brakes to attempt a turn, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the oil pump was defective and the oil pressure was abnormally low. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 49,600.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

problem #2

Jul 052011

F-350

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 70 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the oil pump failed. The dealer recommended having the oil pump, injectors and fuel injection module replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After some time while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud explosion and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.

- Harvey, LA, USA

problem #1

Nov 292012

F-350

  • 123,823 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer advised the contact that the park block and the injector contact module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,823.

- Trinidad, CO, USA

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