2006 Ford E-250 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Ford E-250.

20052007
Complaints
14
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
20
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2006 Ford E-250 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Avg mileage:53,200 mi
#22 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

#31 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:1,193 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Ford E-250.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE253,200 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11,193 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING115,600 mi
EQUIPMENT1150 mi
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY115,600 mi
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER11,193 mi
POWER TRAIN1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC143,664 mi
STRUCTURE11,193 mi
TIRES1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR199 mi

Recalls for 2006 Ford E-250

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,589 vehicles.

16V350000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~2 affected

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

15V779000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~278 affected

New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the 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.

15V763000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~285 affected

Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, 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.

15V729000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~667 affected

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.

14V706000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~34 affected

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.

14V617000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~286 affected

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified by New England to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

13V261000EQUIPMENT
~37 affected

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-250 Years

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