DRIVER REPORTED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT RUNNING WELL ON RETURN TO WAREHOUSE. I SENT HIM TO DEALER WITH TRUCK. THE ENGINE QUIT ON THE WAY AND WE HAD TO TOW THE TRUCK TO DEALER. THE DEALER SAID THE FUEL TANK HAD DELAMINATED AND RUINED THE FUEL PUMP AND SEVERAL FUEL INJECTORS. IT WOULD COST OVER $4000 DOLLARS TO REPAIR. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE TO COMPLAIN (THE TRUCK WAS ONLY 1400 MILES OUT OF W…
2006 Ford F-550 engine problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY DUMP TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. NONE OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE WARRANTY WAS VALID AND EACH TIME THE D…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE HESITATED FOR 3-4 SECONDS THEN TOOK OFF. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TURBO, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. UPDATED 10/25/2006 - THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE HAD NO POWER UNTIL THE TURBO BOOST CAME ON. THE 3 TO 4 SECOND DELAY HAS ALMOST CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BE HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *NM
2006 FORD F550. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TURBO CHARGERS AND FUEL TANK LINERS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURBO WAS REPLACED TWICE AND THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED ONCE. THE FUEL TANK LINING BROKE DOWN AND CLOGGED THE FUEL FILTERS AS WELL AS THE FUEL INJECTORS. FORD INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK WAS DUE TO THE ADDITIVES IN THE NORTHEAST DIESEL FUEL. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE FAIL TO START OR WOULD STALL ONCE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THERE WAS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION IN CYLINDER NUMBER EIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE ROLLING BARRIER HAD…
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN MICHIGAN, IT SUDDENLY BEGAN LOSING POWER. AFTER FREQUENTLY STOPPING AND RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE TRUCK STOPPED COMPLETELY. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED THE CAUSE, THEY FOUND SPECKS OF PAINT IN THE DIESEL FUEL. WHEN THE FACTORY INSTALLED GAS TANK WAS DROPPED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE COATING INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WAS FLAKING OFF AND HAD PLUGG…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2006 Ford F-550?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 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
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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