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2006 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Ford F-350, 35% of all 272 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest steering complaint count among 21 F-350 model years. These complaints report 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 52,000 miles.

Steering complaints
96
35% of 272
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
52,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford F-350 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2006, latest Jul 21, 2025.

2006 Ford F-350 steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter62006 Q12008 Q42010 Q22011 Q42013 Q42015 Q32020 Q1
96 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2008 Q2 (6).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-350 model year

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

  1. 200566 (20%)
  2. 200696 (35%)
  3. 200717 (28%)
  4. 200872 (31%)
  5. 200917 (36%)
  6. 201018 (35%)
  7. 201166 (35%)
  8. 201275 (41%)
  9. 201332 (37%)
  10. 201448 (49%)
  11. 201567 (32%)
  12. 201676 (37%)
  13. 2017292 (51%)
  14. 2018101 (50%)
  15. 2019266 (57%)
  16. 202035 (19%)
  17. 20214 (4%)
  18. 202216 (15%)
  19. 20232 (5%)
  20. 20244 (9%)
  21. 20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford F-350 have steering problems?
NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Ford F-350, 35% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,000 miles.
Which Ford F-350 year has the most steering complaints?
The 2017 Ford F-350 has the most steering complaints (292), compared with 96 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Ford F-350?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford F-350 is classified under steering. 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.