2006 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 20
- 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.
What owners report
- spark plugs · 11 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- cylinder head · 4 records
- spark plug · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that the spark plugs fractured when a mechanic attempted to remove and replace them. An authorized dealer was notified and informed the contact that he would have to pay additional costs to have the vehicle repaired due to the spark plugs breaking. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 93,000.…
ODI 10410988
Engine
I have a 2006 ford f-150 and upon removing the spark plugs at 60,00 miles, which aren't due to be done until 100,00 miles, the spark plugs broke off in the head. I have been a certified mechanic in the past so i know how to remove spark plugs. Ford should be issuing a recall on this problem. The problem is discussed a lot on internet sites and well documented to be a problem. *tr
ODI 10392941
Engine
While driving down the road the threads in the right rear cylinder head of my 2006 ford f150 5.4l triton v8 failed causing spark plug ejection and coil damage. It is currently being towed to the repair shop and, according to the dealership, the whole cylinder head will have to be replaced. It is unknown, at this time, what the dealership will cover and what my expenses will be. *tr
ODI 10386289
Engine
I own a ford f150 2006 truck. I took the truck in for the 100k service per the factory specs for a tune up/changing of the spark plugs. The spark plugs are defective and build carbon around the bottom and when they are removed, the ceramic bottoms break off into the cylinder of the engine. *tr
ODI 10371983
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f150. While driving approximately 55 mph the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the oxygen sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the vehicle was repaired, the check engine light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was caused by the oxygen…
ODI 10378742
Engine
I have a 2006 f-150 with 99,000 miles. The engine developed a miss when under heavy load. Checking the scheduled maintenance recommend by ford, the spark plugs need to be changed at 100,000 miles. I tried to change the plugs myself and broke the first one. I stopped at that point and had it towed to the dealer. They broke five additional plugs and the vehicle was down over night. Ford has issued technical service…
ODI 10363485
Engine · Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f150. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle rear when performing a turn. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure recurred within two weeks. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/01/10.…
ODI 10352920
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While attempting to replace the spark plugs in the engine, the contact noticed that four of the spark plugs were wedged into the head gasket and could not be removed. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages was 46,000. Updated 11/08/10 * bf updated 11/10/10*jb
ODI 10339987
Engine
During routine maintenance spark plug change six of the oem installed sparkplugs broke off in the cylinder head of the engine. Ford dealer admits to having problems with this design engine and states this occurs often. Ford dealer stated that ford admits an issue with this design sparkplug and has a tsb detailing the procedure for broken plug removal but has issued no formal recall. Dealer advised that ford also has…
ODI 10340208
Engine
My 2006 f-150 with the 4.6l motor ejected a spark plug from the cylinder without warning. I went to crank the vehicle on 2/19/10, and there was a horrendous knocking or tapping sound. I was on my way out of town, so i did not have time to do a thorough check of what could be wrong. I shut the vehicle off and left it sitting until i returned on 2/21/2010. Upon looking, i noticed that the second cylinder in from the…
ODI 10312533
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph the vehicle stalled. She was able to restart it and two attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 95,429. Updated 03/16/11 *bf updated 04/25/11
ODI 10378214
Engine
I purchased a ford f150 truck with 65,000 miles from a ford dealer. After monitoring the engine oil over the first 3 months i took it to the ford dealer 2 times for an engine oil consumption test. This truck uses 1 quart of oil per thousand miles being driven. It does not leak oil, it burns it. After contacting my local ford dealer as well as ford motor company, they stated that this is "normal." this is not normal…
ODI 10290598
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake. The contact exited the highway and noticed that the check engine indicator was illuminated. The contact pulled over to check the fluids and tires, but there was no evidence as to what caused the failure. The vehicle was restarted and began shaking again. The vehicle was taken to a ford dealer and they stated that a spark plug…
ODI 10264865
Air Bags · Engine · Headlights · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f150. The contact stated that the air bag light continues to illuminate, the vehicle shuts off and has to be restarted, the fuel gauge displays incorrect readings, and the headlights illuminate and dim without warning. The current mileage was 31,112 and failure mileage was 20,000.
ODI 10225611
Engine
While on interstate entrance ramp, 3 second delay in engine response and nearly rear ended by a semi tractor trailer. Months earlier, ford dealership upgraded pcm to latest software due to hesitation in throttling (ford was aware). Engine hard to start at times and it hesitated worst at hard throttle, while attempting to pass or enter highway speeds. *tr
ODI 10191989
Engine
Vehicles misfiring and stubbling during moderate accelerations and cruising when a load is put on motor. ( going up a hill, slight incline and passing). *tr
ODI 10212669
Engine
Truck ran rough with have smoke from exhaust. Took truck in at 41,000 to fix a bad coil assembly, then at 99,000 to fix a bad coil assembly, injector and o2 sensor. At 111,000 miles two more injectors went bad causing two rods to be bent along with another bad o2 sensor. Same problem as the 2005 ford that had a recall, but not the 2006. Total estimate to fix truck $7500 plus tax! Ford knows about problem but wont…
ODI 10415277
Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at various speeds, or while at a stop the vehicle stalls. The vehicle restarts each time. The dealership is unable to determine the problem, no codes are stored in the computer.
ODI 10159312
Engine
When we purchased our new ford truck it was making a rattling noise in the engine and we were informed that it was no major problem. Come to find out the engine needed to be replaced so the dealership keep the new truck and put in a new engine. When they delivered the truck a few weeks later it was making the same noise. So we had it taken back to the dealership and they had to get another engine to put in the truck…
ODI 10156697
Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph the engine stalled without warning. The dealership inspected the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted however no repairs were made.
ODI 10151662