Problems · by component
2006 Ford F-150 structure problems
44 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2006 Ford F-150 cite structure, 7% of all 589 complaints for this model year.
Complaints
44
7% of all complaints
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
7
Reported by owners
What owners say about the structure
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the middle sub frame structure was severely rusted. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.”
“Rotted and bent frame realized after purchase on February 22 at nj car and driver (Cadillacs Plus) for $3500.00 Continues to stall and feels like it’s going to crack in two. Stalled a few times while driving and had to put it in neutral to start back up”
“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to replace the starter, the mechanic observed corrosion on the frame near both rear doors. Additionally, the mechanic noticed that the sub frame was bent near the rear doors. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.”
“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted and the rear driver’s and passenger’s side doors. Additionally, the wheel well was rusted. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.”
“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the subframe was corroded. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 232,000.”
“The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the truck bed. The contact became aware that the front of the truck bed was tilted downwards and that both sides of the bed nearby the leaf springs were rusted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there were no recalls related to the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.”
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.