Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Ford E-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Ford E-350 has 39 NHTSA recall campaigns and 53 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V350000 Wheelchair Lift/Platform Cracking/Pivot Arm Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V779000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V763000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V729000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V706000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V641000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V617000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V595000 Ricon Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V261000 Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E047000 FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V392000 HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V131000 EM-1 EVAPORATOR/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V434000 AIRV CEILING ASSEMBLIES/HEATER ELEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V330000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V329000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V326000 FMVSS 404/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V325000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V102000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V100000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V054000 FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 13 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 complaints
- Structure 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
Of the 53 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 53 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Ford E-350 has a below-average reliability rating due to engine and steering issues being the most frequent complaints. However, electrical and brake problems also contribute to its lower reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| steering system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| braking system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| fuel system | 100,000–140,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Steering alignment check
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Cooling system flush
- Battery and electrical check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rough engine idling
- Steering wheel vibration
- Brake pedal pulsation
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Fuel smell inside cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Ford E-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.