2006 Ford E Series Problems & Complaints

Average75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E Series at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2006 Ford E Series yet, but there are 6 recalls. 6 recalls cover this model year.

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Ford E Series complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford E Series. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best E Series years: 2006, 2007, 2000. Years to avoid: 1997, 1998. Compare all years →

2006 Ford E Series recalls (6)

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 09V-096 · Mar 24, 2009 · 513 vehicles

New england wheels, inc. Is recalling 513 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2005 through 2007 Ford e-series commercial vans. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 09V-050 · Feb 6, 2009 · 43 vehicles

Mobility is recalling 43 my 2005-2006 Ford e-series and Chevrolet express vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: 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 mobility at 714-674-0480.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 09V-049 · Feb 6, 2009 · 86 vehicles

Mobility is recalling 86 my 2005-2006 Ford e-series and Chevrolet express van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: Mobility 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 at 714-674-0480.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 09V-009 · Jan 13, 2009 · 8 vehicles

American emergency vehicles is recalling 8 my 2005-2006 e-series vans built on Ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: American emergency vehicles 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 American emergency vehicles at 1-336-982-9824.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 09V-008 · Jan 12, 2009 · 8 vehicles

American emergency vehicles is recalling 8 my 2005-2006 e-series vans built on Ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: American emergency vehicles 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 American emergency vehicles at 1-336-982-9824.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 08V-689 · Dec 23, 2008 · 513 vehicles

New england wheels is recalling 513 my 2005-2007 Ford e-series vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Ford E Series have?

There are 6 recalls for the 2006 Ford E Series, the most recent from March 24, 2009 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ford E Series?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006, 2007 and 2000. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997 and 1998. See the full Ford E Series years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.