2006 Ford F-550 Sd Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Ford F-550 Sd has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 26,715 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, diesel. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11V352000 2011-07-13 26,715 affected
Defect

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL…

Consequence

NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
26
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
ENGINE
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires1deaths
Total complaints55

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2006 ford f-550 stripped chassis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the windshield wiper became inoperable. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed.…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2022-06-03

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-05-15

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-05-15

“Have had this vehicle for 5 years. Bought used from a dealer. Have had problems with it from day 1. Recently, today as matter of fact, driving down the highway, cannot accelerate above 40 mph. This is the 3rd time in just as many weeks that this truck has had to be towed to a certified mechanic.…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-01-04

“Have had this vehicle for 5 years. Bought used from a dealer. Have had problems with it from day 1. Recently, today as matter of fact, driving down the highway, cannot accelerate above 40 mph. This is the 3rd time in just as many weeks that this truck has had to be towed to a certified mechanic.…”

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL · reported 2016-01-04

“My truck was parked for an hour and a half in 55 degree raining weather. I was unloading my show horses and had my three dogs in the cab of the truck. Suddenly someone alerted me that the cab was filled with smoke. We were able to get the three dogs out. They had to be treated for smoke inhalation…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2013-11-06

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2012-08-01

“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…”

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL · reported 2012-08-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Ford F-550 Sd as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.