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The F-250 is a heavy-duty truck with a 3/4-ton capacity as opposed to the 1/2 ton of the F-150. The Super Duty line was freshened for 2005 with new exterior and revised engines. The ride is stiff and bouncy, especially compared to the F-150. Ford's 6.0-liter turbodiesel packs some real punch and is fairly quiet and free of vibration. Stepping into the cabin is more difficult because of the high floor.
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Ford F-250

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Crash and Rollover Tests
IIHS Front Moderate Overlap NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver NA
IIHS Side Crash NA
NHTSA Frontal-Crash, Driver NA
NHTSA Frontal-Crash, Passenger NA
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Road Test Results

Performance
Acceleration Acceleration Acceleration tests are conducted on a smooth, flat pavement straightaway at the track. Time, speed, and distance measurements are taken with a precise GPS-based device that’s hooked to a data-logging computer.
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0 to 60 mph 0 to 60 mph (sec.) The time in seconds that a vehicle takes to reach 60 mph from a standstill with the engine idling.
Transmission Transmission Transmission performance is determined by shifting smoothness, response, shifter action, and clutch actuation for manual transmissions.
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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy We perform our own fuel-economy tests, independent of the government's often-quoted EPA figures and the manufacturers' claims. Using a precise fuel-flow measuring device spliced into the fuel line, we run two separate circuits to represent city and highway consumption.
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CR's Overall Mileage CR's Overall Mileage CR's overall mileage is a composite of measured fuel usage on a prescribed city course and highway cruising; and CR's 150-mile test trip of mixed driving, if tested. In recent road tests, we've discontinued the 150-mile trip test.
CR's City Mileage CR's City Mileage Measured fuel usage on a prescribed city course.
CR's Highway Mileage CR's Highway Mileage Measured fuel usage on a prescribed highway cruising.
Annual Fuel Cost Annual Fuel Cost The cost and amount of fuel used in 12,000 miles and is calculated from CR's overall mileage.
Braking Braking The braking rating is a composite of wet and dry stopping distances and pedal feel. Braking distance is from 60 mph, with no wheels locked.
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Emergency Handling Emergency Handling Several factors go into the rating, including the avoidance maneuver speed and confidence, as well as how the vehicle behaves when pushed to its limit.
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Comfort / Convenience
Ride Ride Our expert judgment of how well the suspension isolates and absorbs road imperfections and how steady it keeps the body on various road surfaces.
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Noise Noise Our expert judgment of the vehicle's interior noise level in everyday driving.
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Front Seat Comfort Front Seat Comfort Our judgment of how comfortable the front seat is for drivers of various heights.
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Rear Seat Comfort Rear Seat Comfort Our judgment of how comfortable the rear seat is for two passengers to sit across.
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Interior Fit and Finish Interior Fit and Finish An expert evaluation of the interior quality and craftsmanship.
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Trunk/Cargo Area Trunk/Cargo Area Our rating is based on the amount of luggage or cargo space that a vehicle has in the trunk or cargo area.
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Owner Reports

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Reliability History Reliability History The reliability charts are based on responses on hundreds of thousands of vehicles from our latest Annual Auto Survey. Consumer Reports subscribers reported on any serious problems they had with their vehicles during the past 12 months that they considered serious because of cost, failure, safety, or downtime, in any of the trouble spots included in the table below. The results are presented relative to the average model that year. Extra weight is given to the more serious areas such as major engine or transmission problems. Based on this data and further analysis, we predict reliability for the latest year. N/A indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
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Engine Major Engine Major Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.
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Engine Minor Engine Minor Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.
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Engine Cooling Engine Cooling Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.
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Transmission Major Transmission Major Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement.
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Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. N/A indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
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Driving Experience Driving Experience Includes acceleration and handling
Comfort Comfort Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride
Value Value Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid?
Styling Styling How it looks inside and out
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Safety Equipment
ABS available, standard from 2001. ESC not available, standard from 2011.
Model Summary
The F-250 is a heavy-duty truck with a 3/4-ton capacity as opposed to the 1/2 ton of the F-150. The Super Duty line was freshened for 2005 with new exterior and revised engines. The ride is stiff and bouncy, especially compared to the F-150. Ford's 6.0-liter turbodiesel packs some real punch and is fairly quiet and free of vibration. Stepping into the cabin is more difficult because of the high floor.
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Seating
3 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
4WD , Rear
Warranty

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Body Styles
extended cab
regular cab
crew cab
Transmissions Available
  • 5-speed Automatic
  • 6-speed Manual
Engines Available
  • 5.4-liter V8 (300 hp)
  • 6-liter V8 turbodiesel (325 hp)
  • 6.8-liter V10 (362 hp)

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2006 Ford F-250 owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.

What Owners Say

Cylinder head

"No stud kits installed, No driver viewable Exhaust temp gauge to monitor temps while towing, too much horsepower for the head design. No coolant filters to keep the coolant temps low and filter out contaminants that wear water pumps and clog oil and"

Calvin W., KS (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Engine rebuild or replacement

"We purchased this u9nit in late 2010 with 89000 miles, as is. within a month the engine failed due to loss of oil pressure and water in the oil. we replaced with new Ford reman engine. Since that time we have had to replace that engine and 3 more,"

Gordon E., ND (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 5.4-L V8)

"Fuel injector caused a piston to fail. Had to replace engine. Cost $ 8K"

Norman S., WA (2006 Ford F-250 XL 5.4-L V8)

"head bolts expanded, had to do an EGR delete or other recommended upgrades inherent to the 6.0 liter diesel"

Anonymous, KS (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"The engine is a piece of $*!!. I could spend $6000.00 on EGR delete, head bolt/head gasket/oil pick up, to make it more "dependable," but I shouldn't have to when I spent over $55,000 for the truck brand new. Ford knows this. I will never buy another"

Lee H., FL (2006 Ford F-250)

"Turbo replacement, EGR system replacement, Fuel pump and high pressure rail replacement, oil cooler replacement, glow plug system replacement, fuel injector system work"

Anonymous, NJ (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Bad motor, ejectors, this year was a defect, that FORD DID NOT STAND BEHIND. Not only did I pay for the truck, but then had to pay for a motor work at the tune of $12K. So, my $18K truck is now a 30K truck. BUYER BEWARE on this year of FORD TRUCK"

Lisa C., VA (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Head gasket

"blew a head gasket"

Anonymous, CA (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Head gasket, injectors, disabled egr valve. Replaced with some kind of chip. Now getting 15mpg with lots more power. $8000.00"

Anonymous, OR (2006 Ford F-250 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Diesel 6.0 known for head bolt issues. I had the Heads pulled, EGR bypass, High pressure fuel pump. EGR cooler, new head bolts and gasket. the entire cab has to come off for this. Cost over $6000.00 (dealer $ was $10,000)"

Christopher H., WA (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Turbo or supercharger

"Turbocharger "Cokes" up resulting in engine check light turning on. This condition is carbon solidifying thereby freezing the turbocharger from functioning"

Anonymous, WA (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"I was told there was a plugged oil cooler and/or filter which caused the turbo to constantly oscilate the RPMs up and down at virtually all speeds. Besides driving the occupants crazy I'm certain it also detracted from the power and fuel efficiency"

Edwin W., WA (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"The turbo supercharger quit working, had it rebuilt under warranty"

Allen W., NV (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Turbo failed on a trip pulling 5th wheel trailer. It would overload and stop working. It would work again after shutting down the engine and restarting"

C W., CA (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"turbo blades distorted and loosened at very low milage"

Anonymous, CA (2006 Ford F-250 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"had to replace EGR cooler and have the turbo cleaned"

Anonymous, TX (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"We were moving from California to Texas and the Ford was towing a 15 ft "tow hauler" with some 2 small All Terrain Vehicles and tires. The turbo went out 35 miles into the trip. Limped into a reputable garage which was closing soon. Garage fixed th"

Linda C., TX (2006 Ford F-250)

"$4000 in repaires for inter coolers because Ford anti-frees wa not used"

Andrew C., AZ (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Clamp broke"

Anonymous, TX (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)
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Fuel System

Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

What Owners Say

Emission control devices (includes EGR)

"The EGR went bad 5-6 times since purchase, clogging up at blowing black smoke and loss of power. We have finally got it running since early 2014 and have not had a problem since then"

Anonymous, CA (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Faulty exhaust gas cooler with turbo damage"

Anonymous, CA (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Turbo failed under warranty. Erg failed 200 miles later"

Anonymous, GA (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"The EGR valve on the Diesel engine is unnecessarily expensive to get to. I paid over $3000 to replace a $150 part. Otherwise, the truck and engine are very sturdy and capable"

Charles C., SC (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"not functioning"

Anonymous, OH (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Fuel injection system

"Fuel Injection Control Module failed due to the low powered alternator installed by Ford for this model which does not produce enough power for a diesel and causes FICMs and batteries to fail prematurely. Installed a higher powered alternator"

Robert B., ID (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Fuel Injection Control Module replaced"

William M., MI (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"The 6.0 are notorious for having issues. Fuel injectors having to be replaced several times. EGR valve and turbo replacement as well. Also had to replace Oil Cooler"

Anonymous, TX (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Rebuilt injectors going bad. Recommend only using new injectors. This has been a reliable vehicle, I would expect to have to replace injectors with over 300,000 miles on it"

Anonymous, WA (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"all injectors failed"

John H., AZ (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"replaced injectors replaced alternator"

Anonymous, SD (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Fuel pump

"failed"

John H., AZ (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor)

"Many times sensors go out because they are too sensitive if they are used as a work vehicle and are used often"

Anonymous, KS (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Newer Diesels have so many sensors, and with 300,000 miles on vehicle some of them are going to go bad. Normal wear"

Anonymous, WA (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)
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Brakes

Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.

What Owners Say

Antilock system (ABS)

"On a road trip some kind of sensor failed which caused the the system to turn off"

Edwin W., WA (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Calipers

"Right rear caliper stuck causing wheel to begin smoking. Several months later the left rear one did the same thing"

Anonymous, FL (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Failure of front right brakes while towing a trailer"

Daniel W., AL (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 5.4-L V8)

"rear caliper froze"

Ryan N., WA (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Front driver's caliper locked the brake on that side. May have caused a fire if I kept driving. Replaced both front calipers. Note: same thing happened on the 2005 F250 identical truck I owned before this one, except it was the left rear caliper"

Richard D., MS (2006 Ford F-250)

"Defective calipers requiring total replacement of each one. They would lock up the wheels breaks while driving causing the wheel heat up extremely"

Anonymous, VA (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 5.4-L V8)

"Fell apart when brakes changed"

Anonymous, TX (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"froze up"

Michael W., MD (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 5.4-L V8)
Normal routine brake wear

"Brakes needed to be Replaced. Normal wear"

Anonymous, MT (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Parking brake

"entire brake [parking] system drum, calipers etc. needed to be replaced, consider, general wear and tear"

Anonymous, VA (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Brakes Locked up. Replaced Rotor, Calipers and Pads"

Anonymous, WA (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.8-L V10)
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Power Equipment

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system

What Owners Say

Alternator

"alternator failed"

Anonymous, TX (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"failed, had to replace"

Anonymous, WA (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"The truck was sometimes hard to start. Battery was new so I checked the alternator and it was bad. $600 to replace at an auto shop"

Linda C., TX (2006 Ford F-250)
Battery (not hybrid or electric)

"Batteries died after 36 months"

Anonymous, AZ (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Battery cables

"Just had to replace them. Seems reasonable with the mileage"

Anonymous, OR (2006 Ford F-250 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Electronic ignition

"#5 ignition sensor failed"

Anonymous, IL (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 5.4-L V8)
Spark plugs or wires failure

"On factory engine, a tune up, three broken spark plugs when replacing"

Norman S., WA (2006 Ford F-250 XL 5.4-L V8)

"Not actually spark plugs. Had multiple injectors fail. After warmup they would work ok"

C W., CA (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Paid $1100.00 to have spark plugs removed & replaced. Had to take to 2 separate businesses. Difficulty in removing spark plugs"

Beth S., MD (2006 Ford F-250 5.4-L V8)
Starter

"Five (5) starters in the last four years"

Lee H., FL (2006 Ford F-250)
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Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Alignment

"probably the result of the bad ball joints"

Steven P., AL (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 5.4-L V8)
Ball joints

"Replaced ball joints"

William M., MI (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Ball joints needed to be replaced at 144,000 km. Seems premature under normal wear and tear"

Barrett H., YT (2006 Ford F-250 XL 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"previous owner(owners) had neglected to replace ball joints when needed"

Steven P., AL (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 5.4-L V8)
Bushings

"Steering stabilizer bushing"

Anonymous, FL (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Power steering pumps and hoses

"engine oil fill tube was rotted and leaking oil had to replace tube and another connector block $500 dollars I hate fords I will never buy a ford again"

Anonymous, NY (2006 Ford F-250 5.4-L V8)
Steering wheel vibration

"when traveling on 45 mph or faster and you hit a bump the steering wheel and vehicle shimmy bad"

Anonymous, KS (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Received an advisory from Ford last year that the F250 4WD Diesels were experiencing major front wheel shimmy that could result in an accident. No offer was made to repair this problem under a recall"

Jerry H., TX (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Tie rods

"Vibrating"

Anonymous, FL (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Wheel balance

"Death wobble since I bought truck. Fords solution. " slow down when you get death wobble. No recall"

Rick V., TX (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)
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Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"front ford emblem faded and cracked internally, after about 3 yrs"

Raymond M., CA (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"silver (chrome) paint on front grill suddenly cracked all over"

Beth S., MD (2006 Ford F-250 5.4-L V8)

"paint on roof cracking and peeling on corners"

Richard B., CT (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.8-L V10)
Rust

"Rusted area on roof which appears to be as contaminated weld area"

Anonymous, AZ (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"some rusting on the top, due to coastal location"

Gary W., CA (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Small rust is showing behind the rear wheels"

Charles C., SC (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)
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Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

What Owners Say

Catalytic converter

"Replaced Failed Catalytic converter and noisy exhaust pipe"

Kenneth H., CA (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 5.4-L V8)
Exhaust leaks

"had to replace both manifolds they were cracked $500 dollars each"

Anonymous, NY (2006 Ford F-250 5.4-L V8)

"exhaust leaks in the manifold ports"

Anonymous, UT (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Exhaust manifold leak with warped manifold needing to be replaced"

John T., WA (2006 Ford F-250)
Exhaust manifold

"At about 60000 miles developed a "knocking" sound coming from right side of engine. Diagnosis by Ford dealer revealed a leaking exhaust manifold for No 4 cylinder. Replacement of gasket not possible because manifold is warped. Replacement of whole ma"

John T., WA (2006 Ford F-250)

"Both exhaust manifolds have warped and leaked"

Anonymous, WI (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 5.4-L V8)
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Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

What Owners Say

Difficult to fill up gas tank

"The pollution control valve in the tank is not operating and does not allow continuous gas flow. We have to pump a small amount at a time and it takes a very long time to fill up"

Lou C., VA (2006 Ford F-250 XL 5.4-L V8)
Fuel leaks

"Dieseal injectors leaking by"

Anonymous, FL (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Oil leaks

"Dealer 1 found two separate oil leaks during routine maintenance over a 12 month period. Confirmed by Dealer 2, the two leaks required major maintenance and downtime of over a week each to repair. Cost was approximately $4000 per repair"

Robert B., ID (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Engine oil seepage at muttiple points. like playing whack-a-mole; fix one, find one"

Anonymous, CA (2006 Ford F-250 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Have had several oil leaks, oil pan, rear main, and bedplate. All repaired except bedplate which I'm told will be $5000. Probably wont get another Ford!"

Vicki B., AZ (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)
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Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

What Owners Say

A/C compressor

"compressor clutch slipping"

Anonymous, TX (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"Needed new compressor and fan clutch"

Anonymous, LA (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Heater system

"door for heater wouldn't open. had to replace door"

Richard B., CT (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.8-L V10)

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.

What Owners Say

Cooling fan

"The oil cooling fan stopped working resulting in about $1500 in repairs. The mechanic said when Ford made the bigger engine they didn't change the oil cooling fan to a size for the engine. Consequently we were stranded about 25 miles from our home in"

Anonymous, AZ (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)
Overheating

"Ford excluded in recalls: head studs-coolant filter, "IMPROVED" EGR & oil coolers & fuel pressure spring & HPOP parts. That caused EGR cooler&engine oil cooler to clog THAT spiked temps, cracked heads and caused HPOP to blow dummy plugs"

Calvin W., KS (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)

"head gaskets blew and water evaporated into heads"

Anonymous, CO (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

Electric System

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

What Owners Say

Interior lights

"interior [open door lights come on, inc cargo light] would not go off for 40 min to 1 hr. had to remove all bulbs"

Raymond M., CA (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

"The driver side and passenger side windows rattle a lot in the door panel when they are completely open"

Anonymous, OR (2006 Ford F-250 XL 5.4-L V8)

Body Hardware

Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding doors, mirrors, seat controls, safety belts, sunroof, convertible top.

What Owners Say

Sunroof

"Multiple leaks, ended up having the top of the cab removed and replaced to eliminate the sunroof (was on the truck when purchased, never wanted.)"

Anonymous, TX (2006 Ford F-250 King Ranch 6.0-L V8 diesel)

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.

What Owners Say

Electrical failure

"The ESOF module failed"

Henry H., WA (2006 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.0-L V8 diesel)

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

Display screen goes blank

"All dash lights go out momentarily and the radio stops playing then everything comes back on. Thedigital odometer is inoperative most of the time but periodically comes back on for short periods of time"

Anonymous, NY (2006 Ford F-250 XLT 6.0-L V8 diesel)

Transmission Minor

Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

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