Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 2006 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The vehicle would crank, but not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the oil control module did not have enough pressure to start the motor. The dealer replaced the head gasket. The radio volume turned all the way up intermittently and was replaced. While driving between 5-10 mph in tow haul mode, the transmission would not switch gears when making a left hand turn. The dealer updated the codes for the transmission; however, the failure continued. When the brakes were applied, there was a loss of steering. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 34,234.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 sd. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed a large amount of blue smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the turbo charger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was previously serviced for the failure, but it still persists. Prior to the failure, he noticed that the vehicle would drive very sluggish. The current mileage was 27,853 and failure mileage was 16,000.
- the contact took the Ford f-450 lcf to the local dealer to have recall repairs done on the engine and the structure of the vehicle. The dealer stated that it will take a month to repair the vehicle, and contact stated that they weren't provided with a loaner. The contact was concern because the vehicle was used for business. The vehicle had an odometer reading of 30,000. Updated 01-23-08. The consumer stated on October 2006, received a recall for cab entry step reinforcement. The consumer stated this is the only recall received and on February 15, 2007 the truck accelerated with no brakes. The consumer further stated looked under hood and fluids were all over, vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer performed various recalls. The consumer stated the dealer had the vehicle for a 1 month with no loaner and products were not available to perform the recall and they had to replace the engine. Updated 1/23/08.