Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Ford F-150

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 753 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V107000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,325,000
Reported to NHTSA
2011-02-23
Owners notified
2011-03-23

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.

Safety risk

THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V208000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
605,684
Reported to NHTSA
2008-05-07
Owners notified
2008-06-27

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE ATTACHED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FITTING MAY SWELL OVER TIME AND LOSE RETENTION FORCE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FITTING DURING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD BACKFIRE. SHOULD THE HOSE DETACH FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SEVERAL BRAKE APPLICATIONS WITH POWER ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED.

Safety risk

ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED, THE DRIVER WILL HAVE FOUNDATION BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT WITH INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT. REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE A RUBBER HOSE ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V033000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
211,432
Reported to NHTSA
2006-02-06
Owners notified
2006-02-27

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.

Safety risk

THIS ERROR COULD PREVENT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING IF THE ABS MODULE EVER BECAME INOPERATIVE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V520000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
199,942
Reported to NHTSA
2005-11-09
Owners notified
2005-11-22

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.

Safety risk

AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine7699,495 mi
Steering5260,000 mi
Electrical system5171,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling4558,000 mi
Air bags3885,707 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3620,342 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2956,000 mi
Power train2941,410 mi
Structure: body2985,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2750,000 mi
Unknown or other2478,450 mi
Fuel/propulsion system23103,000 mi
Service brakes23101,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2067,000 mi
Tires2016,500 mi
Suspension1754,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1147,000 mi
Wheels1063,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages93,938 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls953,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission823,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings840,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system750,000 mi
Seat belts769,690 mi
Structure718,840 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel626,397 mi
Exterior lighting676,000 mi
Structure: frame and members6138,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights518,452 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip51,800 mi
Equipment43,550 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist412,000 mi
Suspension: rear450,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor37,462 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3495 mi
Power train: driveline329,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit3102,000 mi
Seats340,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings312,000 mi
Structure: body: door3500 mi
Suspension: front350,000 mi
Tires: sidewall3300 mi
Tires: tread/belt320 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3100 mi
Visibility/wiper3110,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior38,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2212,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors27,462 mi
Interior lighting218,452 mi
Power train: driveline: center support bearing287,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft229,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system258,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion2400 mi
Visibility240,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1120,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: horn110 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid143,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1202 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system150 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe19,346 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1113,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1203,344 mi
Fuel system, diesel117,350 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery19,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump177,277 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly13,984 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system17,462 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: actuator121,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: clutch assembly147,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly110,225 mi
Service brakes, air150,949 mi
Service brakes, electric141,341 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light112,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp112,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc13,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor116,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings189,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder19,346 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic124,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum118,400 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system170,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump162,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments110,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields168,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing187,000 mi
Tires: bead1—
Traction control system1110,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1210,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1517 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear140,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor12,475 mi
Wheels: rim15,500 mi

The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.