YearToAvoid

2006 Ford F-350 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2006 Ford F-350, 6% of all 272 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest electrical complaint count among 21 F-350 model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 76,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
16
6% of 272
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
76,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Ford F-350 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 31, 2006, latest Oct 15, 2020.

2006 Ford F-350 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2006Mar 2007Sep 2008Jan 2010Sep 2010Apr 2013Feb 2016Oct 2020
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2006 to Oct 2020; peak Sep 2010 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2006 Ford F-350

  1. 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-350 model year

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

  1. 200546 (14%)
  2. 200616 (6%)
  3. 20075 (8%)
  4. 200810 (4%)
  5. 20093 (6%)
  6. 20104 (8%)
  7. 201116 (9%)
  8. 201210 (5%)
  9. 20133 (3%)
  10. 20147 (7%)
  11. 201516 (8%)
  12. 201610 (5%)
  13. 201732 (6%)
  14. 201812 (6%)
  15. 201921 (5%)
  16. 202014 (7%)
  17. 202113 (14%)
  18. 202229 (26%)
  19. 202315 (37%)
  20. 202417 (39%)
  21. 20254 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford F-350 have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2006 Ford F-350, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 76,000 miles.
Which Ford F-350 year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2005 Ford F-350 has the most electrical complaints (46), compared with 16 for the 2006.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2006 Ford F-350?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford F-350 concerns the electrical: 11V352000.

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.