Is the 2006 Ford E-450 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford E-450?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Ford E-450 have?

12 recalls on file for this model year.

2006 Ford E-450

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2006 Ford E-450
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:19.525Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 20
Recalls: 12
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2006: 20 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1992	0
1993	4
1994	0
1995	0
1996	1
1997	18
1998	5
1999	73
2000	42
2001	16
2002	13
2003	18
2004	27
2005	34
2006	20
2007	12
2008	6
2009	2
2010	5
2011	7
2012	4
2013	12
2014	5
2015	6
2016	17
2017	11
2018	5
2019	5
2021	27
2022	13
2023	2
2024	4
2025	2
2026	2
2027	0

Known problem areas

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

8 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and seals/gaskets.

FIRE

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The school bus was on parked at 10:00 am at 1:15 pm our shop noticed smoke coming from the parking yard. They found the engine compartment and front of bus was on fire. The van was a total loss.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-23

The contact owns a 2006 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH there was a high-pressure oil leak. There were no warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-05

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Engine

4 of 20 total reports mention: engine.

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Vehicle was started in garage, backed vehicle up and there was a loud explosion type noise. Mechanic said # 8 plug blew out causing major motor damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-17

Electrical system

4 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIREINJURY

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The preliminary report regarding the fire onboard a commonwealth of Massachusetts soldiers home owned handicapped transportation bus indicates the fire cause may have been electrical in nature. The vehicle in question is a 2006 Ford e- 450.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-31

Fire ignited at engine compartment wiring harness to alternator resulting in replacement of alternator, alternator wiring harness, right glow plug wiring harness, engine compartment wiring harness and fire damaged hoses and belts.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-27

Fuel system, diesel

2 of 20 total reports mention: fuel system, diesel.

Suspension

2 of 20 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

Safety timeline

12 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2005-11-22Visibility05V520000 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.

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…

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2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 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…

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.

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2008-09-12Equipment adaptive/mobility08V496000 La boit is recalling 8 my 2006-2007 Ford E-450, GMC 5500, and workhorse specialty vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…

Remedy: La boit 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 la boit at 1-614-231-7640.

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2008-09-12Equipment adaptive/mobility08V497000 La boit is recalling 8 my 2006-2007 Ford E-450, GMC 5500, and workhorse specialty vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of…

Remedy: La boit 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 la boit at 1-614-231-7640.

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2008-10-18Equipment adaptive/mobility08V518000 Mobilityworks is recalling 224 my 2007-2008 Ford E150, my 2006-2008 E250, my 2004-2007 E350, my 2006 E450, my 2005-2007 Chevrolet 2500, my 2007 Chevrolet 1500, and my 2006 Dodge 2500 vans equipped…

Remedy: Mobilityworks 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 mobility works at 1-800-769-8267.

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2008-12-23Equipment adaptive/mobility08V677000 Colonial is recalling 50 my 2006-2008 Ford E350, E450, and Chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the…

Remedy: Colonial 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 colonial at 1-301-698-5100.

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2008-12-23Equipment adaptive/mobility08V676000 Colonial is recalling 50 my 2006-2008 Ford E350, E450, and Chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the…

Remedy: Colonial 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 colonial at 1-301-698-5100.

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2009-12-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-04-21 HVAC Switch Failures
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2009-12-31Equipment09V434000 E-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 Chevrolet W5500, model year 2007-2009 Dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 Ford e-250, e-350 and E-450, model…

Remedy: E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall is expected to begin during…

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2012-12-23Equipment12V584000 Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with…

Remedy: Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of Creative Bus Sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012. Owners may…

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2014-10-01Equipment adaptive/mobility14V595000 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...

Remedy: Elkhart will notify owners to take the 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.

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2015-03-24Equipment adaptive/mobility15V112000 Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling various specialty vehicles modified by Farber and equipped with model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation.

Remedy: Farber 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.

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2019-05-09Equipment19V401000 VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based...

Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Ford E-450 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 05V520000 · Visibility
Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 08V496000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V497000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V518000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V677000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V676000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 09V434000 · Equipment
Recall 12V584000 · Equipment
Recall 14V595000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 15V112000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 19V401000 · Equipment

FAQ

Is the 2006 Ford E-450 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford E-450?: The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford E-450 have?: 12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.