What's New for 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2006
There are only minor changes in store for the 2006 Ford F-350. The Lariat trim, for instance, is a bit more luxurious this year, as it features the formerly optional dual-zone climate control, auto-dimming mirror and trip computer as standard equipment. There's also a new Amarillo package, which includes Blazing Yellow paint, special wheels, black interior accents and unique black leather seating. One can also get new 20-inch aluminum wheels on selected models and trim levels. Finally, Ford has cleaned up the V8 diesel's emissions this year so that the engine's now legal in all 50 states. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem on this vehicle (if equipped with a 6.0L Diesel) is failure of one or more of the fuel injectors there is also an occasional problem on gas engines of one or more spark plugs breaking off during removal. The cost to repair the fuel injectors is estimated at $294.00 per injector for parts and $165.00 or $365.00 for labor per side depending which side of the engine the failed injectors are on. Repair of the fuel injectors is covered by the manufacturer's warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles in full or 5 years 50,000 miles with a $100.00 deductible. The cost to repair the broken spark plug(s) ranges from $50.00 to $200.00 for parts and $65.00 to $1100.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the ball joints. The cost to repair the ball joints is estimated at $232.00 for parts and $461.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Ford F-350 Super Duty
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