2006 Ford E-150: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2006 Ford E-150. The newest campaign is 15V729000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Nov 2015. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. NHTSA has 7 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 15V729000, in the NHTSA record

MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

NHTSA VIN lookup

Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

13 campaigns, newest first. 259,873 units in total.

15V7290004 Nov 2015Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
14V7060005 Nov 2014Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
13V26100021 Jun 2013Equipment
09V27300014 Jul 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V27400014 Jul 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V10200027 Mar 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
09V10000027 Mar 2009Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
08V56900024 Oct 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
08V56800024 Oct 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
08V5370006 Oct 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
08V5360006 Oct 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
08V0570005 Feb 2008Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
05V5200009 Nov 2005Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

15V729000Received 4 Nov 2015. 667 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Report filed by Mobility Works (WMK Inc.). Manufacturer campaign number 15E-068. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 2015.
14V706000Received 5 Nov 2014. 34 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
Report filed by Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply. Manufacturer campaign number 14E-041. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jan 2015.
13V261000Received 21 Jun 2013. 37 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013. Owners may contact Mobility Works at 1-877-275-4912 and Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Report filed by Mobility Works (WMK Inc.).
09V273000Received 14 Jul 2009. 2 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
West texas 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 west texas at 1-325-793-3546.
Report filed by WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 2009.
09V274000Received 14 Jul 2009. 2 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
West texas 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 west texas at 1-325-793-3546.
Report filed by WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 2009.
09V102000Received 27 Mar 2009. 74 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Van conversions is recalling 74 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 GM savanna 3500 vans built on ford and GM chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Report filed by VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2009.
09V100000Received 27 Mar 2009. 52 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Van conversions is recalling 52 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 GM savanna 3500 vans built on ford and GM chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles," the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Report filed by VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2009.
08V569000Received 24 Oct 2008. 42 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford e250, GMC savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummings 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 cummings at 1-763-498-7887.
Report filed by CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Nov 2008.
08V568000Received 24 Oct 2008. 42 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford e250, GMC savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummings 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 cummings at 1-763-498-7887.
Report filed by CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Nov 2008.
08V537000Received 6 Oct 2008. 890 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Accubuilt is recalling 890 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e250, and e350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Accubuilt 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 accubuilt at 1-800-837-8624.
Report filed by ACCUBUILT, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Oct 2008.
08V536000Received 6 Oct 2008. 890 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Accubuilt is recalling 890 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e250, and e350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Accubuilt is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall is expected to begin on or about october 6, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or accubuilt at 1-800-837-8624.
Report filed by ACCUBUILT, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Oct 2008.
08V057000Received 5 Feb 2008. 57,199 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. As a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 08S02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Mar 2008.
05V520000Received 9 Nov 2005. 199,942 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 05S40. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Nov 2005.

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Complaints by component

7 complaints, 8 component mentions.

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2006 Ford E-150: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Vehicle Speed Control		2
Power Train		1
Tires		1
Engine and Engine Cooling		1
Fuel System, Gasoline		1
Structure		1
Visibility		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 1
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 2 Mar 2010

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Complaints about the 2006 Ford E-150, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2008, with 3 complaints.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2006 Ford E-150The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2006 Ford E-150: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/e-150/2006/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Ford E-150?: 259,873 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford E-150 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 48 recall campaigns for the Ford E-150, model years 1991 to 2023. 13 of them name the 2006 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Ford E-150 name most often?: Vehicle Speed Control: 2 of 8 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Ford E-150 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.