2006 Ford E-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 21 E-350 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Ford E-350 has 53 owner complaints and 37 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 21 E-350 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (18 complaints, 34% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 53
- Recalls
- 37
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2006 Ford E-350 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine18 (34%)
- Electrical System9 (17%)
- Steering9 (17%)
- Brakes7 (13%)
- Fuel System7 (13%)
- Structure & Body6 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (6%)
- Other2 (4%)
- Seat Belts2 (4%)
2006 Ford E-350 recalls
37 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V350000May 24, 2016Other2 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: New England 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 June 29, 2016. Owners may contact New England customer service at 1-800-886-9247. New England's number for this recall is 16E-020.
- NHTSA 15V779000Nov 20, 2015Other278 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
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: New England Wheels 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 January 5, 2016. Owners may contact New England Wheels customer service at 1-800-866-9247, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. New England Wheels' number for this recall is 15E-068. Note: These vans 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 15V763000Nov 17, 2015Other285 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
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. Additionally, 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: Mobility Specialists will notify owners to take their vehicles 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 on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mobility Specialists customer service at 1-877-777-5438, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
2006 compared with other E-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Ford E-350 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Ford E-350 ranks worst among E-350 model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 53 complaints and 37 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-350?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (18 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints), and steering (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 73,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns for the 2006 Ford E-350, most recently reported 2016, covering other, suspension, wheels & tires, fuel system, and visibility & wipers.