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2006 Ford F-250 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Ford F-250. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

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These campaigns cover the 2006 Ford F-250 as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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08V344000

Trailer Hitches

This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The riskThis could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeKnapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.

What was foundKnapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.

08V344000 at NHTSA
06E087000

Service Brakes, Air

Brake failure can occur, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The riskBrake failure can occur, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The fix — freeHarsco will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall began in september 2006. Owners may contact harsco at 507-235-7112.

What was foundCertain harsco wheel modification groups containing accuride steel rims, p/nos. 203237 and 203738; accuride aluminum rims, p/n 203712; and gkn steel rims, p/n 203688, sold as modification equipment for certain 2005-2007 ford F-250/F-350 4X4 pickup trucks to modify track width of front and rear axles. The rims provided in these wheel modification groups wear through the oem brake lines.

06E087000 at NHTSA
05T022000

Tires · Tread/belt

Affected tires may not meet the endurance test requirements of the standard.

The riskAffected tires may not meet the endurance test requirements of the standard. Continued use of the affected tires can result in tire failure which could lead to vehicle damage or motor vehicle crash.

The fix — freeContinental will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on december 7, 2005. Owners may contact continental at 704-588-5895.

What was foundCertain continental contitrac tr owl, contitrac tr bsw, general grabber tr bsw, and contitrac bsw tires manufactured between may 29 and june 11, 2005, and sold as original equipment on certain ford trucks and sold as replacement tires. These tires can wear prematurely which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars.

05T022000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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