2006 Ford F-150 Ford F-150 2006

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2006 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Ford F-150 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (26%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford F-150

Engine not specified

87000 mi

US $150
Worn leaking rubber hoses to 4x4 acutators 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

140000 mi

US $1200
Forward gears were all out. 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

103120 mi

C $640
Hanger bearing on rear drive shaft failed Drive shaft carrier bearing failed, replaced complete drive shaft. Both sections 
97300 mi

C $3100
felt a strong thud while backing up like I ran into something, checked nothing, continued backing up.Little did I know reverse band broke however, used truck for several weeks and the odd time backing up the truck hesitated until it no long 
100520 mi

C $1650
hanger bearing failed requiring new driveshaft, hanger bearing and driveshaft come as one unit only from Ford. Having long wheelbase ext cab and 8ft box Ford has used a hanger bearing where some shorter wheelbases don't. Expensive last 3 mon 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

33480 mi Clutch plates worn on limited slip differential 
110000 mi

US $2800
Transmission wasn’t shifting correctly, making rough sounds. Transmission had to be rebuilt. 
163000 mi Truck has developed a shudder/vibration when starting off and accelerating. Problem has not been fixed because it hasn't been diagnosed. 
55800 mi

US $1600
driveline yoke needed grease/repacked and differential clutches need rebuilding 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

74000 mi Front four wheel drive hub stripped 
181000 mi

US $600
vacuum leak in 4 wheel drive system. replace left front hub 
197000 mi

US $3200
Rebuild transmission 
74000 mi Transmission replaced under warranty 
21000 mi Pinion seal was rubbing and squeaking. 4WD was not engaging. Fixed under 30 day dealer warranty. Pinion seal was rubbing and squeaking. 4WD was not engaging. Fixed under 30 day dealer warranty. 
93000 mi

US $1843
Had a occasional hard knock in what was thought to be an overdrive spring. It happened when shifting and accelerating into overdrive. After finding out it was not the spring and they had to drop the tranny I elected to have it overhauled. 
129492 mi

US $206
replace shifter cable 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

99000 mi

US $536
Rear axle seals, left and right, leaking. Changed seals. 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

49600 mi My 4 wheel drive has failed, on my 2006 F 150, but I don't want to spend $1,000 plus to repair it , so I will just go on with 2 wheel drive. 
53200 mi

US $650
My front Wheel drive went out last winter, was going to let the next owner worry about it, but decided to fix it, Hd to have the hubs replaced. 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

69000 mi

US $110
Leaky seal in transmission replaced 
69500 mi Had to replace torque converter 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

48900 mi

US $1000
Replaced drive front CV-joint 
58900 mi

C $1800
Four wheel drive would partially engage while driving due to solenoid failure. Repaired but i believe there may have been some minor damage caused to the hubs notyet repaired. 
80000 mi

US $110
Replaced siezed rear differential pinion bearing 
94000 mi 4WD would not engage when a trailer was hooked up using the 7-pin connector. Later could not replicate. 
215140 mi

C $1500
U joints in drive shaft replaced. Pinion seal and axle seals replaced 
221340 mi

C $250
Fitting on transmission cooler broke 
52800 mi

US $325
ford front 4x4 axle. POS!! typical problem would not engage then not disengage the axles. 
47000 mi dealer once again could not fix the front axle problem. ford would not respond to me. i own 5 fords right now. 
54000 mi again, a front axle IWE failure caused by water in the line and freezing. dealer is clueless as to the source of the water. dealer is inept 

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2006 Ford F-150 Transmission Problems

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