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2006 · Ford

Ford E-350 problems

9 active recall campaigns on file, no owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

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Reliability score
8.2 / 10

No owner complaints on NHTSA yet, so the reliability score is provisional. 9 active recalls on file — read those first.

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Should you avoid this 2006 E-350?
Not enough data for a verdict

Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 9 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.

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Active recalls showing 3 of 9

severe NHTSA 09V016000 January 16, 2009

Leader industries is recalling 14 my 2005-2006 vans built on Ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Fix: Leader industries 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 leader industries leader industries at 626-575-0880.
severe NHTSA 09V015000 January 15, 2009

Leader industries is recalling 14 my 2005-2006 vans built on Ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Fix: Leader industries 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 leader industries at 626-575-0880.
severe NHTSA 09V014000 January 14, 2009

Oneness mobility is recalling 19 my 1998, and 2005-2006 e-350 vans built on Ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Fix: Oneness mobility 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 oneness mobility at 1-818-267-3000.
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Common questions

Is the 2006 Ford E-350 reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 0 owner complaints have been filed for the 2006 Ford E-350, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2006 Ford E-350?

Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 9 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2006 Ford E-350 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2006 Ford E-350?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2006 Ford E-350 to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2006 Ford E-350 a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 0 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2006 Ford E-350?

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-350 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-350?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 0 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced minutes ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Ford/E-350. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Ford. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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