2006 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
- spark plug · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I was pulling in my driveway i back out to back in back in to unload my fourwheeler an the truck wouldn't move, i tapped the fuel a couple times an sound like the transmission went out, i just bought the truck in february
ODI 11204328
Power Train
The mechanic said i need to replace my transmission, it is an automatic 4.6l motor and does not get 4rd or 4th gear. My vehicle was in motion and when it reached 40mph it would not go i had to switch to 2nd gear.
ODI 11081010
Power Train
Transmission has a delay shifting or kind of get stock the transmission was replaced at 80000 miles and doing it again
ODI 11047001
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact was unable to shift the gear into drive or reverse, only neutral. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the clutches and bands needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,854. Updated 7/16/15*cn the consumer stated the tail shaft housing had a…
ODI 10721859
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Ford's iwe solenoid has a tendency to malfunction due to a poor design. Tsb 06-8-15 was issued to replace these solenoids, but only if there was a problem and only if it was giving a problem. My vehicle was in storage for 5 years and after it was brought out and to ny, the water leaked on the solenoid due to the inadequate design, causing the iwe's to malfunction. I still don't know what exactly it did but driving…
ODI 10681530
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission changed from two wheel drive to four wheel drive independently. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 3/4/15*cn the consumer stated the cause…
ODI 10670174
Power Train
My truck was not involved in an accident. I have 74,000 miles on my truck and the transmission is starting to slip. With this low mileage this should not be happening. *tr
ODI 10598535
Power Train
WENT TO BACK UP AND NO REVERSE. *TR
ODI 10523868
Power Train · Steering · Wheels
My 2006 ford f150 has the positraction rear end. Its went out around 25000 to 30000 miles, while the truck was still under warranty and the dealer fixed it no charge. Now the truck has a little over 62000 miles and the rear end has gone out again. Almost exactly the same amount of miles on the rear end. Warranty was up at 60000 miles so its no longer covered. I think this should be looked into as a recall because…
ODI 10493731
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission shift cable outer sheath was melted on exhaust system. Cable had unknowingly come loose of a retaining clip and was then allowed to contact hot exhaust manifold. Melted the outer plastic of shift cable causing the shift selector to become inoperable. Shift selector could be placed in park but transmission would not be in park; if i had not realized there was a problem i could have believed the…
ODI 10459109
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle drifted backward and crashed into another vehicle. The crash caused no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 96,500.
Crash reported
ODI 10450351
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The number 3 spark plug was blown out of the cylinder head. This is the second occurrence of the same spark plug. The first incident occurred on 10/21/2011 at 82781 miles. The first repair was completed by mike naughton ford in aurora co. The mechanic installed a sleeve into the cylinder head to reinstall a new spark plug. The mechanic explained that this is a known problem because the cylinder head only has 3-4…
ODI 10447411
Power Train
Transmission jumps in high gear when overdrive is active. *tr
ODI 10434015
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the engine rpms increased and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10504370
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Spark plugs fail and engine stops. Plugs can't be replaced;long shaft seizes to head walls. Scheduled maintenance item for 100,000 miles.dangerous design of plugs for all ford f-150 5.4 v-8 ; as loss of steering,brakes with engine failure.
ODI 10322958
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I purchased a ford f-150 in 2006. I am at my 100,000 maintenance and the spark plugs have to be changed. I spoke with a representative at the ford repair shop who told me that i would have to bring my truck in 24 hours early to soak the plugs because they will break in the motor and i will have to pay to have them removed. I followed there instructions on monday morning and took the truck to them. They called and…
ODI 10311365
Power Train
While driving my 2006 ford f150, the gear shift cable melted due to contact with the manifold. This cause the truck to stop. I could not start the truck again. This happened when i backed out of my driveway. The truck was taken to the ford dealer by flatbed. *tr
ODI 10308721
Power Train
Iwe solenoid fails to engage 4wd system. 1st failure during ice storm. Dealer replaced iwe. 2nd failure 6 mo's later, dealer replaced iwe added "bare bond tape" to cover over solenoid. 3rd/4th failure has occurred during rainy conditions or after i washed the truck. The 4wd would not engage until i had driven the vehicle over 5 miles. Vehicle back at dealer for same problem 3 times in less than 12 month period. *tr
ODI 10295732
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted out of gear while at a stop and then lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission had developed a planetary noise. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 24,000. The current mileage was 35,800.
ODI 10516000
Power Train
I have a 06 ford f150 that i parked then removed the keys 5 mins. Later hop in to start my truck i would no turn over . I had power the truck read that it was in park . Call ford for road side at 39,000 i was told that i didn't have road side so my husband showed up he could see why it was doing this? Until he pushed off the truck and it rolled back then it started called a dealer to make appointment they couldn't…
ODI 10236695
Power Train
Once, while shifting from park to reverse and also once while shifting from park to drive the engine has gone to (nearly?) full throttle. Both times i was able to avoid and accident by standing on the brake and shifting back to neutral (throttle returned to idle). *tr
ODI 10223006
Power Train
I drive a 2006 ford f150. In july 2007 i started hearing a grinding noise coming from my front wheels. I brought it to holman ford in turnersville new jersey. They replaced auto 4wd vacuum solenoid. Now 15 months later the noise is back and they said their parts and labor warranty is only good for 12 months. I know other people who had the same problem but they said there is no recall. It is obvious there is a…
ODI 10246971
Actuator · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. When the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal, he heard a loud scraping noise. While driving approximately 50 mph, he experienced unwarranted four wheel drive engagement, which caused the vehicle to decelerate. The dealer replaced the iwe solenoid and the actuator. Several days after the repair, the failure resurfaced and became progressively worse. He took the vehicle…
ODI 10270101
Door · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 f150 fx 4 -4x4 super cab 5.4 l. I traded the exact same truck in an 04 model year for this 2006. Ford has refused to fix ( for 3 model years ) : drive train vibration, drive train howl/whine. The 04 was in the shop 6 times with no fix. My 06 in the dealership now. I haven't made the first payment or the first oil change. Problems not present on test drive. Started at 500 miles. Other problems include : brake…
ODI 10149231