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ProblemsByVin File / 2006-FORD-E-250
2006 · ford

ford E-250 problems

8 safety recalls. 11 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.2 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2006 E-250 · electrical Injury
THRU TESTING BY A INDUSTRIAL HYGENTIST WE HAVE PROOF THAT OUR HANDICAPPED VAN CUSTOMED IN MISS IN 2005 AND SOLD AS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE IN 2006 WAS IN FACT DEFECTIVE AND CONTAINS MORE FORMALDEHYDE ABOVE HUMAN CONSUMPTION. THIS VEHICLE WAS RETURNED THE DEALERSHIP IN PLANT CITY, FL…
11/11/2006 · NHTSA ODI #10173191.0
2006 E-250 · other
When I go to the lake boating, I always remove my battery from the engine compartment and take it with me as a backup in case my boat battery should fail. on September 26, 2022, when leaving the lake, I reinstalled the battery bas I always do and closed the hood. It appeared…
09/27/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11486809.0
2006 E-250 · engine Crash
TL*CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD E250. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC MOBILITY CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE, LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO THE WALL OF A BRIDGE. THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VAN WAS DAMAGED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE…
08/29/2007 · NHTSA ODI #10201120.0
2006 E-250 · equipment Injury
FORD 2005 E250 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED WITH FORMALDEHYDE POISON IN IT AT ABOVE DANGER LEVELS TO HUMANS WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES. THE VAN IS CUSTOM DONE BY A COMPANY IN MISSISSIPPI. THE A/C UNIT IN THE REAR DOESN'T WORK AND WAS IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES AND OVER THE 15…
08/26/2006 · NHTSA ODI #10166619.0

Active recalls showing 3 of 8

severe NHTSA 09V301000 29/07/2009

DRIVE MASTER IS RECALLING 3 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Fix: DRIVE MASTER IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
severe NHTSA 09V302000 29/07/2009

DRIVE MASTER IS RECALLING 1 VAN EQUIPPED WITH A RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT

A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Fix: DRIVE MASTER IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
severe NHTSA 09V304000 29/07/2009

VAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 8 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Fix: VAN PRODUCTS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
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Common questions

Is the 2006 Ford E-250 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Ford E-250 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2006 Ford E-250?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Ford E-250 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Ford E-250?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 11 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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