Vehicle will not go over 40mph with overdrive something seems to be wrong with the transmission unkown reason why?
The worst 2006 Ford E-150 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration3
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Transmission3
- Visibility3
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Acceleration3
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Transmission3
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Engine2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Tires1
Recalls 14
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 15V729000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 14V706000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 14V641000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 13V261000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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 presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- 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.
Recall number 09V273000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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 presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- 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.
Recall number 09V274000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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 interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- 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.
Recall number 09V100000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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 warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- 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.
Recall number 09V102000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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 in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- 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.
Recall number 08V568000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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 motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- 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.
Recall number 08V569000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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 mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
- 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.
Recall number 08V536000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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 user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
- 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.
Recall number 08V537000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 08V057000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 05V520000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Ford E-150 46
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all...
- Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a...
- Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21,...
- Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes
- On some vehicles, when the gateway 401 module transitions from its power down mode (ignition off) to its...
- Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation
- High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0L engines
- MIL on with DTC P03XX and/or P0606 - vehicles with 5.4L or with 6.8L
- DTC P0172/P0175 and/or downhill engine surge with 5.4L engine - harsh transmission engagement, shudder on...
- MIL on with DTC P03XX and/or P0606 - vehicles built before 08-22-06
2006 Ford E-150 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 |
| 5.4L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12-13 | 15-16 | 13-14 |
What 2006 Ford E-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 !!!
Can not reverse -- able to run forward.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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Questions about the 2006 Ford E-150
Is the 2006 Ford E-150 reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2006 Ford E-150, 1.4 times a typical E-150 model year.
What is the 2006 Ford E-150 year score?
The 2006 Ford E-150 scores 56 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford E-150: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ford E-150?
Acceleration and speed control, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (3).
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford E-150 have?
14 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment and fuel system, gasoline.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Ford E-150 get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Ford E-150 range from 13 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 17 highway.
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