2006 Ford F-250 SD Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

61Suspension complaints

22.3%Of all 274 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

STEERING97 · 35.4%

SUSPENSION:FRONT80 · 29.2%

SUSPENSION61 · 22.3%

TIRES12 · 4.4%

WHEELS9 · 3.3%

Share of the 274 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Ford F-250 SD overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE A 2006 F250 4X4 WHEN AT 55 MPH OR HITTING A BUMP THE FRONT END SHAKES OUT OF CONTROL.”NHTSA complaint 10308318 — filed 02/10/2010

“FRONT END BOUNCES VIOLENTLY IF YOU HIT AS LIGHT BUMP IN THE FREEWAY.”NHTSA complaint 10291872 — filed 11/11/2009

“FORD F250 2006 VIOLENTLY SHAKES WHEN IT HITS A BUMP AT 40+ MILES A HOUR. YOU HAVE TO BRAKE LIGHTLY TO GET IT TO STOP…”NHTSA complaint 10286809 — filed 10/08/2009

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford F-250 SD have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Ford F-250 SD: 61 of 274 complaints on file (22.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Ford F-250 SD have in total?

274 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.