2006 Ford F-250 Electrical System Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
While driving vehicle dash controls, windows, radio all shut off and turn back on occasionally. If the vehicle starts and the controls are not currently working the truck idles high and chugs. When gages are not working the battery does not change either. The gages shut off while moving, not moving and at time s are off right when the truck starts. Does it while driving straight, turning, back roads highway and also…
ODI 11142500
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Stalling 2006 ford f-250 6.0 diesel, i was driving on the freeway with my 2 boys doing problay 60 mph in a 65mph zone when i noticed that the truck started first seemed to loose power then spurted, then 20seconds later the rpms dropped finding my self without no control of the truck what so ever, meaning it had no power brakes no steering and the engine completly shut off ! , coasting to the side of the freeway…
ODI 10954403
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. While the vehicle was being inspected, the tail lights failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear lights needed to be replaced and that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10746508
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Smelled something as traveling down the road at 55 mph. Stop the vehicle along side the road. Checked the trailer. Came back to the truck and smoke was rolling out of the dash vents, right rear passenger side of the hood was burning the paint, then flames came out from uner the hood. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10652762
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Dashboard instrument panel gauges and lights stop functioning also low fuel light comes on with full tank of fuel. *tr
ODI 10638130
Electrical System · Engine · Seat Belts
Check engine light that ford dealership couldn't fix, couldn't find the problem even after full inspection. Codes appeared: p0299, p0401, p0404, p1335.
ODI 11065690
Electrical System · Engine
My ford f250 super duty 2006 model truck started up just fine on way to job site and then about 1:00 p.m. That day my truck over-heated even though no indication on the electrical panel. I saw white smoke coming out of tail pipe, started over-heating, and i was losing power in motor. I put water in coolant over-fill because all of my antifreeze drained out and i just had put in prior to this date above about two…
ODI 10552902
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning causing the driver's side rear to crash into a guard rail. The contact sustained neck injuries. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnosis where it was advised that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10515705
Electrical System · Fuel System, Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that the fuel pump, circuit and the fuel injectors would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but to no avail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10514140
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
The ficm (fuel injector control module) on the 6.0l powerstrokes are a known item to fail. They lose voltage and make injectors not work, which shuts off the vehicle. This can happen at any time while at an idle or going down the highway. Once this happens, the truck shuts off and you lose power steering and braking ability. Mine shut off while going down the road several times now, but ford does not want to…
ODI 10445453
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f250. The vehicle was sitting idle when the contact went to start the engine. The gear shifter opening erupted into flames and smoke. The contact removed the key from the ignition and was able to extinguish the small fire. A tow truck company arrived to tow the vehicle and the failure recurred. The fire was extinguished a second time and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10339837
Electrical System
Speedometer and tachometer would not indicate the correct speed or rpm. Driving on the highway the speedometer will drop to lower speed or will get stuck on certain speed. The tachometer will also drop to zero while you still have power. *tr
ODI 10256478
Electrical System · Engine · Suspension
I have over 118 pages of repairs dealing from electrical, suspension, engine failure, turbo, fluid leakage, oil cooler failure. Ejectors, glow plugs and counting. They continue to reoccur time after time and dealer will not cover. I met alot of consumers that has the same vehicle and they all are having the same problem. I know that ford has sued the designer of the 6.0 engine and won billions but will not attempt…
ODI 10487269
Electrical System
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the gauges malfunctioned and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. In an attempt to correct the problem the battery was replaced with no success, the instrument panel cluster was replaced which corrected the problem.
ODI 10163052
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. The contact stated that the gauges on the instrument panel failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the instrument cluster would need to be replaced. The failure recurred twice over the course of seven years and with each failure, the instrument cluster was replaced. After the last replacement, the failure recurred and the…
Fire reported
ODI 10546727