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2006 Ford F-150 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Ford F-150, 10% of all 585 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest suspension complaint count among 21 F-150 model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 37,566 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
58
10% of 585
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
37,566 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford F-150 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 6, 2006, latest Aug 4, 2023.

2006 Ford F-150 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2006Jun 2007Jun 2008Jun 2010Sep 2011Jul 2014Jul 2016Jan 2021
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2006 to Aug 2023; peak Mar 2006 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-150 model year

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

  1. 200596 (9%)
  2. 200658 (10%)
  3. 200771 (15%)
  4. 200826 (7%)
  5. 200923 (7%)
  6. 201045 (5%)
  7. 201145 (2%)
  8. 201248 (3%)
  9. 201364 (2%)
  10. 201436 (2%)
  11. 201558 (3%)
  12. 201672 (4%)
  13. 201759 (4%)
  14. 201867 (3%)
  15. 201924 (2%)
  16. 202016 (2%)
  17. 202140 (4%)
  18. 202222 (4%)
  19. 202330 (7%)
  20. 20244 (2%)
  21. 20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford F-150 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Ford F-150, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 37,566 miles.
Which Ford F-150 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Ford F-150 has the most suspension complaints (96), compared with 58 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Ford F-150?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford F-150 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.