Total Complaints
3 filings
FORD F-650 SD · model year
2006 FORD F-650 SD
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006FORDF-650 SD carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 F-650 SD is suspension:front:wheel bearing with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, diesel (1) and engine and engine cooling (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2006 F-650 SD, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20220617ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-650 SD. The contact stated that he had noticed a leak coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the fuel injector was leaking. Upon further investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08E042000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and the contact was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Mileage: 57,000
20070824FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-650 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, IT BEGAN MISSTEPPING AND LOST POWER. IN MARCH OF 2007, THE FUEL TANKS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. HE LEARNED AT THAT TIME THAT THE FUEL TANKS WERE DETERIORATING AND BURNED THE FUEL TANKS FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE FUEL TANKS WERE REPLACED. ON AUGUST 23, 2007, THE FUEL TANKS FAILED AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANKS WERE REPLACED WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS. THE VIN, PURCHASE DATE, AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
Mileage: 80,000
20051203SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WE BOUGHT 2- F 650 ROLL BACKS AND THEY BOTH HAVE BEEN IN SHOP 3 TIMES FOR WHEEL BEARINGS TO BE REPLACED, TIRES WEARING BAD SPOTS IN THEM BECAUSE OF THIS, CARRIER BEARING WENT OUT, AND NOW ONE OF THEM THE AXLE BROKE AND IS IN SHOP AND IT ONLY HAS 34000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS HAD A BAD VIBRATION IN THEM SINCE WE BOUGHT THEM, THAT IS WHAT WE TOOK THEM TO SHOP FOR.*JB
Mileage: 9,700
Compare 2006FORDF-650 SD to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 FORD F-650 SD have?▼
The 2006 FORD F-650 SD has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 FORD F-650 SD?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 FORD F-650 SD is SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Is the 2006 FORD F-650 SD safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.