YearToAvoid

2006 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Ford F-150, 16% of all 585 complaints for this model year. That is #10 highest brake complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 20 crashes, 2 fires, and 9 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 38,200 miles.

Brakes complaints
96
16% of 585
Crashes reported
20
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
9
Median mileage
38,200 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Ford F-150 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 1, 2006, latest Mar 28, 2025.

2006 Ford F-150 brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter112006 Q12007 Q32009 Q22011 Q22014 Q12016 Q22019 Q32025 Q1
96 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q1 to 2025 Q1; peak 2008 Q2 (11).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Ford F-150

  1. NHTSA 08V208000May 7, 2008Brakes605,684 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.

    Risk: Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Brakes complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005123 (11%)
  2. 200696 (16%)
  3. 200747 (10%)
  4. 200840 (11%)
  5. 200941 (13%)
  6. 201064 (8%)
  7. 2011228 (10%)
  8. 2012174 (10%)
  9. 2013391 (13%)
  10. 2014361 (24%)
  11. 2015334 (20%)
  12. 2016354 (17%)
  13. 2017120 (8%)
  14. 201897 (4%)
  15. 201924 (2%)
  16. 202022 (3%)
  17. 202176 (8%)
  18. 202241 (7%)
  19. 202352 (13%)
  20. 202414 (7%)
  21. 202519 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford F-150 have brake problems?
NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Ford F-150, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 20 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 38,200 miles.
Which Ford F-150 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2013 Ford F-150 has the most brake complaints (391), compared with 96 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Ford F-150?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford F-150 concerns the brake: 08V208000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.