2006 Ford E-350 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Ford E-350.

20052007
Complaints
76
Crashes
10
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
11

Worst 2006 Ford E-350 Problems

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

#16 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Avg mileage:49,633 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#26 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:32,505 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:84,892 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Ford E-350.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING61249,633 mi
STEERING6132,505 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5284,892 mi
ENGINE4108,092 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL480,975 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4157,978 mi
TIRES4138,400 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL328,278 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY3198,406 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)273,580 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2174,212 mi
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY212,584 mi
SERVICE BRAKES2128,500 mi
STEERING:COLUMN213,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2171,104 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR116,832 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING18,337 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE18,337 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM19,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)195,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE110,000 mi
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER116,832 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS121,092 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1156,000 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1107,000 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1100 mi
POWER TRAIN11
SEAT BELTS160,000 mi
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY121,092 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES19,000 mi

Recalls for 2006 Ford E-350

11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,361 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.

14V595000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~437 affected

Elkhart Coach (Elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-350 and Ford E-450 vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to May 1, 2014 and 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.

11V392000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~75 affected

FRONTLINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2011 ELECTRONIC NEWS GATHERING (ENG) VEHICLES BUILT ON A FORD E-350 CHASSIS WITH AN AFTERMARKET REAR ANTI-SWAY BAR AND MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 31, 2006, THROUGH JULY 12, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE DAMAGE. THE REAR ANTI-SWAY BAR FRAME MOUNTING BOLT THREADS MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE. IF METAL-TO-METAL ABRASION OCCURS, THE BRAKE LINE MAY EVENTUALLY RUPTURE AND CAUSE A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE PRESSURE.

11V392000SUSPENSION:REAR
~75 affected

FRONTLINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2011 ELECTRONIC NEWS GATHERING (ENG) VEHICLES BUILT ON A FORD E-350 CHASSIS WITH AN AFTERMARKET REAR ANTI-SWAY BAR AND MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 31, 2006, THROUGH JULY 12, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE DAMAGE. THE REAR ANTI-SWAY BAR FRAME MOUNTING BOLT THREADS MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE. IF METAL-TO-METAL ABRASION OCCURS, THE BRAKE LINE MAY EVENTUALLY RUPTURE AND CAUSE A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE PRESSURE.

+ 1 more recalls

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