2006 FORD E-550 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FORD E-550
The 2006 FORD E-550 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 FORD E-550
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 FORD E-550, potentially affecting up to 58,640 vehicles.
Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 58,640 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FORD E-550
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FORD E-550. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2006 F550 LOSING POWER, METAL SHAVING IN FUEL LINE, VIOLENT LEAKING EGR VALUE, NO POWER HARD TO START. *TR
2006 F550 LOSING POWER, METAL SHAVING IN FUEL LINE, VIOLENT LEAKING EGR VALUE, NO POWER HARD TO START. *TR
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
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.
Safety Rating for the 2006 FORD E-550
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FORD E-550 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FORD E-550
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FORD E-550
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD E-550
- 2001 FORD E-550 — 0 complaints
- 2002 FORD E-550 — 1 complaint
- 2003 FORD E-550 — 1 complaint
- 2004 FORD E-550 — 1 complaint
- 2005 FORD E-550 — 4 complaints
- 2006 FORD E-550 (current)
- 2007 FORD E-550 — 0 complaints
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