Worst 2006 Ford E-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Ford E-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 84,619 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 33,124 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 24,178 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | 9,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 28,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 46,856 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 223,438 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 1,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2006 Ford E-150
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~738 vehicles.
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Other Ford E-150 Years
Wider context: See the full Ford E-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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