Model year record

2006 Ford E-550 recalls & problems

The 2006 Ford E-550 has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E05600058,640 vehicles

Problem: 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 DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Risk: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage	1	1	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission	1	0	—
Engine	1	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine
2006 F550 LOSING POWER, METAL SHAVING IN FUEL LINE, VIOLENT LEAKING EGR VALUE, NO POWER HARD TO START. *TR
Nov 20, 2013 · 98,000 miles
Power train › Automatic transmission
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD LC F-550. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OF AT LEAST 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC YET WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR PRODUCE ANY FAILURE CODES FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000. UPDATED 09/24/10. *LJ UPDATED 09/24/10
Jul 8, 2006 · 300 miles
Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD E550. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AT 25 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A LARGE SIGN. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE HAD BECOME LOOSE AND THE SEAT BELT WAS RESTING IN HIS LAP. THE SEAT BELT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY AND DRY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 12,500.
Jun 19, 2007 · 12,500 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.