2006 Ford E-150
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
16 recalls name the 2006 Ford E-150. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E150, E250, and E350 vans modified by Mobility Works 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Mobility Works will notify owners, and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mobility Works customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013. Owners may contact Mobility Works at 1-877-275-4912 and Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Ford IS recalling certain replacement fuel tanks that could be installed into model year 2004 through 2008 E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans and wagons. the affected fuel tanks have an extra obdii sensor hole on the top of the tank that may not be properly sealed and may leak fuel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge. the safety recall began on november 28, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-800-232-5952.
West texas rehabiliation center IS recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford E-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
West texas IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or west texas at 1-325-793-3546.
West texas rehabiliation center IS recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford E-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
West texas IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or west texas at 1-325-793-3546.
Van conversions IS recalling 52 my 2004-2007 ford E-150, E-250 E-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles," the anti-stow…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Van conversions IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Van conversions IS recalling 74 my 2004-2007 ford E-150, E-250 E-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on ford and gm chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Van conversions IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Cummings IS recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford E150, E350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford E250, GMC savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Cummings IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or cummings at 1-763-498-7887.
Cummings IS recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford E150, E350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford E250, GMC savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Cummings IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or cummings at 1-763-498-7887.
Accubuilt IS recalling 890 my 2006-2008 ford E150, E250, and E350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Accubuilt IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). the recall IS expected to begin on or about october 6, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or accubuilt at 1-800-837-8624.
Accubuilt IS recalling 890 my 2006-2008 ford E150, E250, and E350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Accubuilt IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or accubuilt at 1-800-837-8624.
Ford IS recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4L engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector IS fully…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Owner complaints
17 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
Vehicle will not go over 40mph with overdrive something seems to be wrong with the transmission unkown reason why?
- Electrical system
I own a 2006 ford F-150 4X4 pickup. Two weeks ago the speed odometer went crazy, it started out sticking at 10 mph and moved all the way over to 120+ and sometimes drops to the 40 mph area and then right back up to the 120 mph zone. I have never had this truck over 75 mph...ever. I checked for a…
I own a 2006 ford F-150 4X4 pickup. Two weeks ago the speed odometer went crazy, it started out sticking at 10 mph and moved all the way over to 120+ and sometimes drops to the 40 mph area and then right back up to the 120 mph zone. I have never had this truck over 75 mph...ever. I checked for a cable malfunction but I found out there IS no cable, its electronic.this truck has 144,000 miles what IS going on with ford these days? IS there a recall on something? How do you fix this? I have already changed all 8 coil packs on this truck for an unrelated problem with ignition. I hear the spark plugs are a pain also. all I know now when I drive this truck there IS no way to tell how fast I am going. I just judge my speed by how fast everybody else IS going. If nobody IS on the road I am screwed...thanks a lot ford !!!
- Power train
Can not reverse -- able to run forward. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
I am unable to put fuel into my van without having gas spilled on me or my van. After I start trying to fill tank, the fuel tank can be completely empty, and still have fuel spilled all over. I have to stand there putting fuel in as slow as possible and this can take up to and even more then 30 minutes. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2006 ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably and hesitated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body and motor assembly needed to be repaired. The vehicle was been…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 ford E-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably and hesitated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body and motor assembly needed to be repaired. The vehicle was been repaired for the same failure three times but the failure was recurring. The vehicle was not further been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 44,373.
- Electrical system · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Parking our boat trailer at the lake and rolled the window down heard a weird crunching noise so I rolled back up and then it just slid down all by itself and had to leave our F-150 unlocked at the lake and worry the whole time while we were on our boat expensive to repair bought the part today…
Parking our boat trailer at the lake and rolled the window down heard a weird crunching noise so I rolled back up and then it just slid down all by itself and had to leave our F-150 unlocked at the lake and worry the whole time while we were on our boat expensive to repair bought the part today 173.73 and that IS putting in our selves I have read many complaints about this and ford acted like it never happens they need check in to this problem you should not have to replace a window regulator in a 2006 vehicle. Ford should care about the quality of what the are selling and the new part I bought IS no different than the one that broke according to the parts dept.so I am sure this problem will continue. *tr
- Exterior lighting · Structure › Body · Visibility
Renzenberger, inc van number 4451 has had these problems for at least one month. My coworkers supervisor and I have complained multiple times to our supervisor but he said to just deal with it because he has no other vans available. To make a long story short, this van IS a rolling safety hazard. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 2006 ford E-150. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph and depressing the brakes when he noticed an increase in stopping distance and time. Intermittently, the brake pedal was able to be depressed into the floorboard abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 ford E-150. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph and depressing the brakes when he noticed an increase in stopping distance and time. Intermittently, the brake pedal was able to be depressed into the floorboard abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the hydraulic control unit had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2006 ford E-150. The contact stated that there was a defect inside of the engine that caused the engine to blow up. The dealer and manufacturer denied assistance with repairs of the vehicle. The vehicle was in the process of being repair. The failure and current mileages were 28,500. Updated 09/15/11 *bf updated 10/03/11
- Electrical system · Equipment adaptive/mobility · Fuel system, gasoline
My ford E150, econo van came to a sudden stall when I was driving on high way. Once it got stalled, I l don't have steering, power and brake control. the van won't start and won't stay idle. Or running, but after like 20 times trying to restart the car, it started running again like normal.…
My ford E150, econo van came to a sudden stall when I was driving on high way. Once it got stalled, I l don't have steering, power and brake control. the van won't start and won't stay idle. Or running, but after like 20 times trying to restart the car, it started running again like normal. the sudden stalling happens more often when I was trying to make turns. each time the engine stops, the check engine light, check tool light, and check gauge light came on. I took it to the dealer to have it serviced, they replaced the air flow sensors and cleaned the engine,...costs about $1,000.00 in less than a week, the van suddenly stalls again. I almost got into an accident with on coming car while I was making a left turn. Again, I have no steering control and braking power. I took the van back to the dealer, and they replaced the electronic throttle body. Total replacement of about $500.00 the problem IS solved so far, but it was definitely a very scary experience for me. this happened when the car has less than 4 years old and less than 47,000 miles. It IS very hard for me to over come the safety concern of the car each time I stepped into this van. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control
The throttle on my 2006 ford van began sticking at approx. 55,000 miles. This IS not a pedal issue, it was the throttle butterfly itself that was sticking. the problem resulted in extended stopping distance and finally forced me to run a red light, but did not cause an accident (for me) it would…
The throttle on my 2006 ford van began sticking at approx. 55,000 miles. This IS not a pedal issue, it was the throttle butterfly itself that was sticking. the problem resulted in extended stopping distance and finally forced me to run a red light, but did not cause an accident (for me) it would also cause the van to rev up very high when first started, even when no gas had been applied. You also had to hold your foot very firmly on the brake at a stop, or the vehicle would accelerate to approx. 40 mph. I took it to the dealer repeatedly (city ford in cartersville ga) and argued with the service manager all the way up to the owner of the dealership, and they refused to fix it because they considered it normal wear. A sticking throttle, particularly on a vehicle which uses electronic throttle control, vs a cable should never be "normal". I argued the issue repeatedly with the dealer and also with the ford zone manager, but finally, for the safety of my family, I was forced to purchase a replacement throttle assembly and swap it out at my own cost ($150). *Tr
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Drivers side window has rolled down and will go back up again. this item was fixed under warranty and has failed again. the vehicle IS no longer under warranty and only 27,000 miles on it. this IS an expensive repair and seems to be a common complaint. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline · Structure › Body › Door
Throttle sticks and does not fully return to idle. must ride the brakes very hard to stop properly. hove not crashed, but have had near misses. dealer addressed once while under warranty, but will not address repeated problems, now that warranty has expired, without charging $80 diagnostic fee…
Throttle sticks and does not fully return to idle. must ride the brakes very hard to stop properly. hove not crashed, but have had near misses. dealer addressed once while under warranty, but will not address repeated problems, now that warranty has expired, without charging $80 diagnostic fee + repairs. second issue.... side door fails to latch properly at the top. I am afraid it may fly open in a crash. dealer has worked on it 5 times and it still does not close properly. refuses to warrant it now. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
A 2006, ford F150, crew cab p/up , caught fire and burned. the vehicle had approximately 9,000.00 miles on the odometer and was bought new. no repairs were done and nothing altered on this vehicle prior to it burning. at the time of the fire the vehicle was parked in mcdonald"s parking lot. *tr
- Tires
2006 ford E-150 rear passenger side tire exploded. Consumer states that tire dealer tried to sell him a new tire and would not explain why the tire exploded. Consumer then called the dealer who said to solve problems with the manufacturer. *kb
- Vehicle speed control
On several occasions while braking my foot made contact with the acceleration pedal instead of stopping the truck accelerated and almost caused a collision. The last occurrence put me through an intersection where I barley avoided a side impact collision. The brake pedal travel exceeds the…
On several occasions while braking my foot made contact with the acceleration pedal instead of stopping the truck accelerated and almost caused a collision. The last occurrence put me through an intersection where I barley avoided a side impact collision. The brake pedal travel exceeds the level at which my foot can make contact with the gas pedal. My truck has less than 20,000 miles, the dealership told me there was nothing wrong with the brakes. *Ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
I just purchased a 2006 F-150 on sept.17,2006 and while driving on nov.25,2006 it locked up almost causing a rear end crash. There was no warning vehicle just stopped, after pulling off to the side of the road I saw that the 4 wheel dive low light was on but the switch for 4 wheel drive was in the off position. *nm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10243490When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
- 10096432On some vehicles, when the gateway 401 module transitions from its power down mode (ignition off) to its power up mode (ignition on) the module may not wake up. If this action occurs, the module's led display panels will not prove-out and the backlights on the led display panels will not illuminate.
- 10096427Gtwy401-a1 rev 1.0 and 2.0 when module transitions from power down (ignition off) to its power up (ignition on) the module may intermittently may not wake up. The module led panels will not prove out and the backlights on the led display panels will not illuminate.
- 10096425Gtwy501-ai module repeatedly resets due to excessive ambient temperature of 150 f or higher, module will not function and all led's flash repeatedly.
- 10056196Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, F-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward.
- 10055629Ford: on some trucks, there IS a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, IS less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch, electronically, and recheck voltage. Model 2003-2007 f super duty, 2004-2010 e series, 2003-2005 excursion.
- 10022675Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 10022243Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10022232Headlight adjustment needed.
- 10021621Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10021235Runs rough or misfire due to a stuck valve.
- 10021231High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0L engines.
- 10021229Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump. Vehicles equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine.
- 10021173Oil flow from the base engine oil pump.
- 10021054Dtc p0172/p0175 and/or downhill engine surge with 5.4L engine - harsh transmission engagement, shudder on acceleration in reverse and/or shift busyness with 5.45L engine and torqshift transmission.
- 10021053Mil on with dtc p03xx and/or p0606 - vehicles with 5.4L or with 6.8L.
- 10021045Mil on with p0172 or p0175 - 6.8L engine - vehicles built before 08-22-06.
- 10021044Mil on with dtc p03xx and/or p0606 - vehicles built before 08-22-06.
- 10020676Un-commanded tcc apply on the 1-2 shift causing perception of hesitation and/or lack of power during shift.
- 10020671Slow fuel fill on vehicles with a 4.6L or 5.4L engine and mid-ship fuel tank.
- 10020363ABS light on concern - 6.0L diesel.
- 10020069Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start.
- 10019915High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0L for a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 10019810Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
- 10019801Intermittent dtc p0316.
- 10019795P0404 service tip.
- 10019385Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0L.
- 10019380White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0L.
- 10019080Part changes on vehicles built after january, 2006. Casting and machining changes.
- 10019075Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
- 10018946Exhaust smoke and/or smell, harsh transmission shifts -- 6.0L.
- 10018944Mil on dtc p0172 and/or p0175 -- 4.6L.
- 10018939Coolant degas bottle overflow.
- 10018745Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10018073Flutter noise on deceleration.
- 10018070Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park. Multiple vehicles. Ford oasis. To include 2006 ford F-53.
- 10018062Coolant degas bottle overflow.
- 10017921Daytime running lights inoperative and a/c not cooling.
- 10017873Lack of power and/or dtc p2263 or p0299 after turbocharger replacement - service tip.
- 10017865Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
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