2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Consumer Reviews

Love my Superduty

Written by: Hank on 10/17/2009

Vehicle

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Except for the EGR valve sticking open which damaged the EGR Cooler, I have had zero issues with this truck. That was covered by Ford under warranty so no money out of my pocket. I love this truck and all its power. I installed an Edge Platinum with Attitude, 4" turbo back exhaust from Summit Racing and an AirAid filter and the fuel economy and power levels are great. I get between 18-20 mpg on the highway and average 13 around town. The truck only has 31,000 miles on it and I expect the fuel mileage to go up even more once the Powerstroke is well broken in. Can't wait to purchase my 5th wheel toy hauler to pull around with this truck. What a great ride compared to the F-150.

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats, power and 8' bed.

Suggested Improvements

Brighter headlights would nice.

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So Sad to Luv Ford

Written by: C Montana on 04/28/2009

Vehicle

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

As of 4.28.09 I have 93k mi on a F350, 4x4, Crew Cab, Long Bed purchased in September 06. I've had four Ford Pickups before this one; which is my biggest disappointment. 50% of my trips include hauling or towing. I only get 13.2 mpg empty and 9.6 mpg hauling (down to 6 mpg when hauling heavy loads). Beware of constant mechanical problems. Three sets of front axle seals, three of the blue rubber boots between the turbo and intercooler, both front wheel bearings (at $850 a pop), a front hub assembly, rear pinion seal, turbo problems and more EGR Valves than I can count. Ford covered some of the repairs but I've spent over $8,000 on Repairs & Maintenance in 2 1/2 years (incl: oil & tires)

Favorite Features

Looks, Comfortable seats/interior, Good Stereo, Tow Haul mode, upfitter switches, 20" Goodyear Wrangler tires are only $146 each from the Ford dealer.

Suggested Improvements

Quiet the racket from the engine and give me a truck I can go to work in every day instead of the repair shop. I'll put up the poor fuel economy and lack of power (compared to my buddys with a Duramax or Cummins) And how about weather stripping at the bottom of the door that keeps the mud out?

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great Heavy Duty Truck

Written by: Mark on 12/29/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

All in all a great heavy duty diesel truck that can easily perform just about whatever task you ask of it. She is powerful, comfortable, turns heads and is reliable as a stone.

Favorite Features

Power, seat comfort, interior space, trailer controller.

Suggested Improvements

Headlights could be brighter. Needs more power ports and cup holders. Need filter on A/C. The stock continental tires are useless on slick pavement or mud. They are E rated.

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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A Kick to Drive!

Written by: VADave on 08/11/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 4dr SuperCab SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I originally bought this vehicle to tow a fifth wheel toy hauler which never materialized. I decided to keep the truck mainly because I enjoy driving it so much. Since it’s diesel, it actually gets better mileage than an F-150 so it really didn’t make a whole lot of sense downsizing. I’m really impressed with the fit/finish of this truck and don’t have any regrets whatsoever. The only drawback with this truck so far is parking which can be a bear at times.

Favorite Features

Tow/haul feature and motorized rear window.

Suggested Improvements

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Wish I had my 99 back

Written by: Sorry on 03/18/2008

Vehicle

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I replaced a 1999 F250 diesel with this. The 18 inch wheels make the truck too tall and are expensive to replace. The CD player died in the first year. The truck is now in the shop and has been for the past week and a half with unknown engine problems. They just keep replacing parts and hoping for the best. Fortunately is happened just as the warranty was about to expire. This is a WORK truck, regularly towing 18,000# and the lack of reliability has me starting to shop for a different brand. I traded the 99 I had when it had 240,000 miles and had virtually no problems. Fuel economy is also poor.

Favorite Features

Tow/Haul mode is a real good feature, helping with stops and downhill runs when towing heavy loads.

Suggested Improvements

Option of smaller wheels and a MUCH more reliable engine.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Still built Ford Tough

Written by: cowboytrucker on 03/05/2007

Vehicle

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 4dr SuperCab 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I replaced a 2003 F350 Crew Cab DRW LB 4x2 XLT Lariat with all the bells and whistles. Mileage is about the same as with the '03 7.3L diesel but the 6.0L has more torque and is noticeably quieter. Through 12,000 miles already and no problems to report. My spouse absolutely loves to drive my truck when I'm not using it, which is most of the time though. We are still using the '03 and it has 370,000 miles and still not using oil between changes and plenty of power! Just confirms my opinion that Ford really does build tough trucks.

Favorite Features

The integrated trailer brake controller and the heated leather seats are my favorite features. 4WD shift on the fly is a nice convenience too, especially out on the farm or deer lease in lousy weather.

Suggested Improvements

Still wish that they offered a GPS Navigation system at the Lariat trim level since I drive all over the US on business.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Mixed Thoughts

Written by: Derrick Soo on 01/21/2007

Vehicle

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 4dr SuperCab LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I purchased this truck thinking that I was getting a much improved version of my two past diesels, but got a surprise instead. Had a '99 & '03 SD diesels and got 19 & 23 hwy, 16 & 21 city, 17 & 21 towing a 10k# trailered boat. The new F-350 got only 14 hwy and 12 city avg. The worst I got was 8mpg on three different occasions city going up/down hills. Powerwise, it's equal to the '03 and way better than the 7.3 '99 model but the '99 doesn't sound so busy under the hood. The quieter diesel is appreciated by the neighbors around me! The ride is a lot more harsh than the other two trucks and aftermarket tire/wheel combos are limited and pricey due to the 18" minimum requirement. Overall a good truck.

Favorite Features

Love the outfitter switches and factory braking system. Stereo system is good for factory.

Suggested Improvements

Include a security system with "fobs" as standard feature since these trucks are being stolen in higher numbers. Very easy to "hot wire" and drive off without much trouble. Ended up installing an aftermarket alarm to keep bad guys out.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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SB SRW, V-10

Written by: Lee K on 12/24/2006

Vehicle

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab SB DRW (6.8L 10cyl 6M)

Review

Test drove it and it was s-o-o nice I couldn't believe it was 1-ton. Has all the options, (that I didn't really need, but sure turns it into a luxury vehicle). Towed a 7-8000# trailer 2000 miles and averaged 12.2 mpg. Power was good. May add a hi flow air cleaner to get a little more. REALLY a nice truck.

Favorite Features

More of a luxury vehicle then a truck. With a 11000# GVW it will haul/tow a lot, in comfort. Fit/finish are first rate. The 20" forged wheels are about the nicest factory wheels I've seen.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders and a 12V plug on the back of the center console. A GPS in the dash would be neat.

0 out 5 people found this review helpful

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STRONG TRUCK

Written by: LBW on 11/15/2006

Vehicle

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Due to the extra purchase cost I got the gas v8. The diesel is needed for heavy pulling, but the gas V8 will do, just slower. Very happy with the truck overall though it did stall out completely one time for no reason and no code was recorded. The built in trailer brake system is a must for towing, but it does hold up the RPM's at times a bit too long and when coasting it will kick up and you have to tap the gas to get it to shift. But great overall. I can't even feel our 4 horse trailer behind it. The interior is very comfortable and large. The engine is thirsty. 12 MPG normally and 9 MPG towing. Fit and finish all are very good.

Favorite Features

Built in trailer brake system.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage in this day and age should be better and fine tune the trailer system and transmission linkup. Should work smoother with the gas engine.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great truck

Written by: bigtexn on 09/13/2006

Vehicle

2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.8L 10cyl 6M)

Review

Replaced a 99 F-350 4x4 crew cab with v-10 with a 2006 F-350 4x4 crew cab with the 6.0 diesel, So far, it's getting about 15 mpg, and the old v-10 got 10 mpg. Lots more bells and whistles on the new one, I really like it.

Favorite Features

Climate control, heated seats, back up alarm, information center.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger convex mirrors.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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