2006 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 65
- 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 65 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plugs · 26 records
- spark plug · 15 records
- check engine · 9 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- engine light · 7 records
- needed replaced · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
My f150 2006 is getting a low oil pressure message. I took it to several mechanics and they all said that i need a new engine. One changed the favors crankshaft and oil pump. It ran for about three months. After that i begin to have the same error message, low oil pressure. What can i do?
ODI 11254581
Engine · Unknown Or Other
My truck is making a chain slapping noise only when i first start it after it sits for several hrs. It sounds like their is slack in the timing chain. I know that the chain tensioners fail on this model. Please help as i love my truck and i don't wanna loose it. Because it only happens when i start the vehicle and then immediately goes away, it was stationary when it started the noise. I'm just afraid that if it…
ODI 11240738
Engine
This problem is related to ford 5.4 liter triton v8 24 valve engines and frequent failures of the exhaust manifolds. A search of online literature from automotive experts and mechanics report an unusual number of these manifolds warping, cracking, and breaking the mounting studs. Repairs are very expensive, in the range of $1000 - $2000 per manifold. Last fall 2018, my 2006 f-150 5.4 triton, with only 83,000 miles,…
ODI 11174650
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. Required oil and maintance services at 3,000 mile intervals were done since he purchased the truck and the engine went out. The contact stated that the check engine indicator flashed. Denny menholt ford ([redacted], butte, mt 59701, [redacted]) diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that there were no engine recalls to provide a recall…
ODI 11208757
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 ford f-150. After the contact parked the vehicle in the driveway, flames were seen coming from the engine compartment approximately five hours later. The fire department was called to the home and extinguished the flames. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed along with two other vehicles that were parked in the driveway. The cause of the fire was not determined. The…
Fire reported
ODI 11145294
Engine
Have a slight misfire and called all my local shops and no shop will change the plugs on a f-150 with a 5.4l triton motor. They said it's well known that all the spark plugs will snap off in the block. I called the dealer and they want $1000 to change them. While in all other cars and trucks it's $50-$100 job. Researching this online it seems this happens to every ford that had the 5.4l triton engine. Why is there…
ODI 11111176
Engine
At 9:20 monday morning 6/25/18 my 2006 f-150 had been sitting stationary, unoccupied and turned off for 3 and half hours. I was waken up by my wife telling me my truck was on fire. The fire had breached through the hood and contained to the engine compartment. I had no prior trouble to the operation of my truck that would indicate a problem. The fire destroyed entire front of truck.
Fire reported
ODI 11103931
Engine
Air conditioning condensation drips down into #4 cylinder causing a misfire
ODI 11103550
Engine
Bought a used ford f 150 with 65700 miles in april 2011. After 7 years and only putting on 34700 miles there is a loud ticking coming from the engine. It has gotten so bad that the truck engine looses power and when it does have some power it feels like the whole front shakes as if the tire is coming off. Ford states the engine should be replaced or some other problems that seem to be inherent with the 5.[redacted]…
ODI 11075049
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
MOTOR IS MISSING AND THE CODES ARE P0345, P0349 AND P0171
ODI 11163346
Body · Electrical System · Engine
My truck caught on fire yesterday. Due to a heat shield missing over passenger side catalytic converter caused the plastic grommets that hold the sound barrier material on the floorboard to drop and hang on top of the catalytic converter until the material caught on fire. My insurance company is still investigating how the catalytic converter heat shield was missing. Less than a month after i bought the truck and it…
Fire reported
ODI 11035607
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle started to misfire. The contact noticed carbon build up on the spark plug head, which caused it to cement onto the engine. The vehicle was taken to ford of honolulu (1370 n king st, honolulu, hawaii, 96817, phone number: [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that a "crappy" design was on the spark plug that needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11030549
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Ford f150 xlt 2006 should have a mandatory safety recall for the fuel control module. This is clearly a design defect and a major safety concern. I was driving down vt116 (a hilly, winding 2 lane country highway with no shoulder) in the rain at about 40mph when my truck started to buck and lose power. There was no place to pull over, so i put my hazards on and tried to limp it to a safe place to pull over. The…
ODI 10993883
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving 45 mph, the front of the vehicle shook violently, the engine nearly stalled and lost power repeatedly, and the check engine indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle also braked independently. The vehicle was taken to an uncertified mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was having multiple misfires, and did not know how to repair the vehicle. The contact…
ODI 10979677
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving various speeds or when the vehicle was started, the reduced power engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mullinax ford of central florida, 1551 e semoran blvd, apopka, fl 32703) where it was diagnosed that the coolant pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at [redacted] and…
ODI 11024567
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Was driving my 2006 f-150 over a mountain pass in canada. There was compact snow and ice on the roadway and i was traveling with other vehicles around me at approximately 40 mph. The vehicles ahead of me began to brake, i as well tried to brake only to find my truck had lost power and was no longer running. I had lost power to my brakes and steering. This caused my truck to begin sliding on the snow and ice and i…
ODI 10937392
Engine
I was driving on the road when the "engine failsafe warning' light came on. The entire engine shut down. No power at all. Very hard to stop and steer. I nearly got into an accident. Another time i was entering parking lot when it happened. I had the throttle body replaced to fix the problem. But shutting off the engine on a warning while driving is very dangerous. Some internet research indicates this is not a lone…
ODI 10929707
Engine
Took truck in for routine 100,000 maintenance and tune up. Spark plug stuck in the cylinder head and ended up getting charged $3,500 for the repair. I am reading online of how widespread this problem is and ford should recall these spark plugs and take care of their customers. I will never purchase another ford in my lifetime if they don't do something about this.
ODI 10915674
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving 8 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning after a sharp right turn. The check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 158,818.
ODI 10910800
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle would shook whenever the vehicle was idling. The shaking increased during acceleration. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who was unable to identify the cause of the failure, but informed the contact that the shaking was a common issue with the year, make, and model. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10917391
Body · Engine · Steering
Power steering hose rust and leaking-transmission hoses rusted and leaking - spark plug breaking off when having them replaced
ODI 10909520
Engine
Vehicle jerked when driving down highway when you reach 45 to 50 mph. I would let off gas and then give it gas again and it would not jerk. Check engine light appeared so i took it to ford dealership and they run a check . Told me i need another motor. This truck has 154000miles. It has not overheated.
ODI 10888942
Engine
Took in for a tune up. Broke off 7 spark plugs. Got piece in engine. Had to take engine apart. Tune up was to be $535. Now it is $2300.00
ODI 10882756
Engine
Truck has ~116000 miles. Engine randomly dies while in motion (15 - 50 mph) and while idling at a stop. No power brakes or steering until engine is restarted. Has occurred driving down the highway and in the city. Mainly occurred going straight (not turning). Immediately restarts. No engine codes or check engine light. Cause unknown. Throttle body replaced without fixing condition. "wrench" symbol on driver display…
ODI 10860392
Engine
On 3 occasions my vehicle ,over 4 months, has had a complete engine failure. This occurred most recently while i was exiting the interstate .when the engine shuts down so does the dash and brake lights, it also stops power steering and brakes. This time by reacting quickly i was able to put the vehicle in neutral and restart ,after turning key to off position first.
ODI 10853483