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2006 Ford Ranger Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Ford Ranger, 10% of all 271 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 17 Ranger model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
26
10% of 271
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
90,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Ranger suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 5, 2008, latest Jun 9, 2022.

2006 Ford Ranger suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2008May 2011Apr 2014Feb 2015Sep 2017Sep 2020Jun 2022
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2008 to Jun 2022; peak Aug 2016 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Ford Ranger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ranger model year

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

  1. 200534 (12%)
  2. 200626 (10%)
  3. 200711 (4%)
  4. 20087 (2%)
  5. 20094 (2%)
  6. 20104 (3%)
  7. 20114 (2%)
  8. 20140 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)
  11. 201924 (9%)
  12. 20205 (4%)
  13. 20215 (4%)
  14. 20220 (0%)
  15. 20231 (6%)
  16. 20245 (6%)
  17. 20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Ranger have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Ford Ranger, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
Which Ford Ranger year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Ford Ranger has the most suspension complaints (34), compared with 26 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Ford Ranger?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Ranger 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.