2006 Ford F250
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2006 Ford F250, covering exterior lighting and equipment adaptive/mobility, and 0 consumer complaints received since 1995.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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 year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
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.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 11C18); components: exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:tail lights.
Defect, as filed: Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Filed by COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 ford e250 and e350 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Filed by COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Ford F250 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 3 | 0 | 21,386 |
| 1968 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 13,490 |
| 1969 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 80,700 |
| 1970 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 | 1,064,209 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 | 1,052,700 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 | 13,744 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 | 337,209 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | 10,919 |
| 1977 | 5 | 2 | 177,428 |
| 1978 | 9 | 2 | 196,547 |
| 1979 | 8 | 1 | 173,720 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | 45,070 |
| 1981 | 5 | 1 | 35,416 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | 91,538 |
| 1983 | 6 | 1 | 212,597 |
| 1984 | 3 | 10 | 121,578 |
| 1985 | 2 | 21 | 976 |
| 1986 | 2 | 38 | 3,600,730 |
| 1987 | 2 | 38 | 3,601,220 |
| 1988 | 3 | 62 | 8,424,400 |
| 1989 | 6 | 101 | 8,831,300 |
| 1990 | 6 | 107 | 9,699,870 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | 26,934 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 26,934 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 219 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 219 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford F250 model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford F250 have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 11V352000, was reported to NHTSA on 13 Jul 2011 and concerns exterior lighting:brake lights. Across all model years the Ford F250 line has 73 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2006 Ford F250?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2006 Ford F250 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.