NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Ford E-550 Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Ford E-550 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Ford E-550. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2006 Ford E-550 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford E-550, describing incidents dated July 8, 2006 to November 20, 2013.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Seat Belts 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10660835 · Filed November 25, 2014
2006 F550 LOSING POWER, METAL SHAVING IN FUEL LINE, VIOLENT LEAKING EGR VALUE, NO POWER HARD TO START. *TR
ODI #10339856 · Filed June 24, 2010
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…
ODI #10193774 · Filed June 19, 2007
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…

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FUEL LEAK/FIRE

NHTSA #06E056000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported June 13, 2006 · UFI FILTERS USA

Potentially affected: 58,640 vehicles

Owners notified August 4, 2006

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO UFI FILTERS USA (PUROLATOR) AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 Ford E-550. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford E-550.

Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10660835

Incident: November 20, 2013 · Filed: November 25, 2014

2006 F550 LOSING POWER, METAL SHAVING IN FUEL LINE, VIOLENT LEAKING EGR VALUE, NO POWER HARD TO START. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10339856

Incident: July 8, 2006 · Filed: June 24, 2010

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

Seat Belts

ODI #10193774

Crash

Incident: June 19, 2007 · Filed: June 19, 2007

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.

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