2006 Ford E-150 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
62/100
#6 most-complained of 14 E-150 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Ford E-150 has 17 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 62 out of 100 — #6 highest of 14 E-150 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 29% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 14
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14.5
- 13 city / 16.5 hwy
Top 2006 Ford E-150 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (29%)
- Electrical System4 (24%)
- Fuel System3 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (18%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (18%)
- Structure & Body2 (12%)
- Brakes1 (6%)
- Other1 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
2006 Ford E-150 recalls
14 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V729000Nov 4, 2015Other667 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
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.
- NHTSA 14V706000Nov 5, 2014Other34 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
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.
- NHTSA 14V641000Oct 10, 2014Other834 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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: 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.
2006 Ford E-150 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 16.5 MPG
- Combined
- 14.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,475
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other E-150 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Ford E-150 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Ford E-150 ranks #6 of 14 among E-150 model years (Complaint Index 62/100, verdict: Caution). It has 17 complaints and 14 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford E-150?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (5 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), and fuel system (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 44,373 miles.
- Does the 2006 Ford E-150 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2006 Ford E-150, most recently reported 2015, covering other, fuel system, and visibility & wipers.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Ford E-150?
- EPA rates the 2006 Ford E-150 at 14.5 MPG combined (13 city / 16.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.