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2006 Ford F-350 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Ford F-350, 43% of all 272 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 21 F-350 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 45,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
118
43% of 272
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford F-350 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 7, 2006, latest Jul 21, 2025.

2006 Ford F-350 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter82006 Q32008 Q32010 Q22011 Q42013 Q22014 Q42018 Q12021 Q1
118 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q3 to 2025 Q3; peak 2009 Q2 (8).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-350 model year

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

  1. 200580 (24%)
  2. 2006118 (43%)
  3. 200730 (49%)
  4. 200853 (23%)
  5. 200926 (55%)
  6. 201029 (56%)
  7. 201169 (37%)
  8. 201281 (44%)
  9. 201335 (41%)
  10. 201447 (48%)
  11. 201577 (37%)
  12. 201689 (43%)
  13. 2017269 (47%)
  14. 201892 (46%)
  15. 2019243 (52%)
  16. 202013 (7%)
  17. 20216 (6%)
  18. 20224 (4%)
  19. 20233 (7%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford F-350 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Ford F-350, 43% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 45,000 miles.
Which Ford F-350 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2017 Ford F-350 has the most suspension complaints (269), compared with 118 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Ford F-350?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford F-350 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.