2006 Ford F-250 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2006 Ford F-250, 6% of all 495 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest electrical complaint count among 21 F-250 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 48,270 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 29
- 6% of 495
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 48,270 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Ford F-250 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 6, 2006, latest Jun 7, 2023.
Electrical System recalls for the 2006 Ford F-250
- NHTSA 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Electrical System26,715 vehicles
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, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Electrical System complaints by F-250 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Ford F-250 have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2006 Ford F-250, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 48,270 miles.
- Which Ford F-250 year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2017 Ford F-250 has the most electrical complaints (57), compared with 29 for the 2006.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2006 Ford F-250?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford F-250 concerns the electrical: 11V352000.