MY 2006 FORD CREW CAB POWERSTROKE TURBO DIESEL HAS AN ENGINE OIL COOLER AND EGR/EGR COOLER PROBLEMS THAT KEEPS THE TRUCK FROM FULL POWER UP HILLS AND WITH LOADS. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PULLING TRAILER UP GRADE'S, IT LOSES POWER, BLOWS WHITE SMOKE AND BECOMES UNSTABLE. THE TEMP. BETWEEN THE OIL COOLER AND THE EGR COOLER SHUTS DOWN THE TRUCKS COMPUTER, LEAVING THE TRUCK INOPERABLE. COSTS TO REPAIR $67…
2006 Ford F-350 engine problems
moderate 29 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
29
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SHAKE ABNORMALLY WHEN DECELERATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD ERRATICALLY SHIFT, AND THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING. T…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE ENGINE DID NOT START. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE ENGINE STARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000. UPDATED 08/02/16*LJ UPDATED 08/0…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE PARK BLOCK AND THE INJECTOR CONTACT MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,823.
TRUCK RUNS ROUGH, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, FUEL SENSOR ERROR. THERE SEEMS TO BE QUITE A FEW SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. DEALERS STATED FUEL TANKS ARE CORRODING. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL? THIS IS A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. FORD SHOULD DEAL WITH IT OR MADE TO. *KB
ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING. DOES NOT DO IT ALL THE TIME. MAINLY WHEN ACCELERATING AND IF LET OFF GAS AND APPLY BRAKES.
2006F-350 super duty 5.4engine,,had to be replaced two and a half years ago the Ford dealer at cirroca of York,,told me that the new motor was improved that the new motors valve train was improved,,why wasn't it a recall,, if it would affect emissions and overall performance and reliability
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO EMIT WHITE SMOKE. THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO BOOSTER AND FUEL INJECTORS WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEA…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND RELEASED SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE ENGINE EXHAUST EGR VALVE. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE EGR VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,048 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,232. UPDA…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2006 Ford F-350?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 29 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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