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2006 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Ford F-150 has 84 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Ford F-150

Engine
127
Brakes
84
Steering
55
Electrical
53
Airbags
41
Powertrain
35
Structure
33
Other
31
Fuel System
30
Suspension
22
Tires
20
Speed Control
19
Visibility
17
Wheels
6
Lights
5
Seat Belts
4
Seats
4

84

Complaints

1

Recalls

7

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Brakes Recalls

08V208000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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 AT...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 28, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the brake pedal ...
Jun 14, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, he had to forcefully de...
Jul 15, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICRandom brake loss due to hydraulic control unit for ABS. The loss of brakes on more than 5 occasion...
Jul 24, 2017SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: ...
Jun 7, 2017SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFORD F150 XLT 2006 SHOULD HAVE A MANDATORY SAFETY RECALL FOR THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE. THIS IS CLEARL...
Apr 22, 2017SERVICE BRAKESMY ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. THE LIGHT FOR ABS CAME ON AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO INGAGE ON A DRY ROAD....
Apr 10, 2017SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENT...
Sep 15, 2016SERVICE BRAKESWAS SITTING AT A RESTAURANT DRIVE THRU WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO ...
Jun 19, 2015SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKES AUTO ENGAGED WITHOUT WAR...
Mar 2, 2015SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2006 F-150 LOST ALL POWER FUNCTION WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. I LOST POWER STEERING AND BR...
Jul 18, 2014SERVICE BRAKESAS A PART OF REGULAR MAINTENANCE I ALWAYS HAVE WELL IN ADVANCE PERFORMED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ON MY...
May 30, 2014SERVICE BRAKESTL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE BRAKE WOULD NOT EN...
Mar 6, 2014SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, TH...
Jul 19, 2013SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING 45 M...
Dec 5, 2012SERVICE BRAKESABS BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR
Sep 7, 2012SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH DURING A RAIN ST...
Apr 3, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKES FAILED AT LOW SPEED AVOIDING INCIDENT. LOST VACUUM TO BRAKING SYSTEM RESULTING IN STIFF MANU...
Oct 3, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VACUUM HOSE WAS LEAKING AND DID ...
Apr 13, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBE...
Mar 16, 2011SERVICE BRAKESDRIVING VEHICLE DRIVE AND OVERDRIVE WENT OUT THIS IS TWO TIMES THIS HAPPENED FORD NEEDS TO PAY FOR R...

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