2006 Ford E-150 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
13 distinct recall campaigns
45,615 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 16 complaints (18.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 31.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 6.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Electrical System: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10186234 · 2007-03-26 (March 26, 2007)
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE BRAKING MY FOOT MADE CONTACT WITH THE ACCELERATION PEDAL INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AND ALMOST CAUSED A COLLISION. THE LAST OCCURRENCE PUT ME THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WHERE I BARLEY AVOIDED A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL EXCEEDS THE LEVEL AT WHICH MY FOOT CAN MAKE CONTACT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. MY TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 20,000 MILES, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10186234 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232665 · 2008-06-30 (June 30, 2008)
THROTTLE STICKS AND DOES NOT FULLY RETURN TO IDLE. MUST RIDE THE BRAKES VERY HARD TO STOP PROPERLY. HOVE NOT CRASHED, BUT HAVE HAD NEAR MISSES. DEALER ADDRESSED ONCE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT WILL NOT ADDRESS REPEATED PROBLEMS, NOW THAT WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, WITHOUT CHARGING $80 DIAGNOSTIC FEE + REPAIRS. SECOND ISSUE.... SIDE DOOR FAILS TO LATCH PROPERLY AT THE TOP. I AM AFRAID IT MAY FLY OPEN IN A CRASH. DEALER HAS WORKED ON IT 5 TIMES AND IT STILL DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. REFUSES TO WARRANT IT NOW. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232665 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11112568 · 2018-07-20 (July 20, 2018)
VEHICLE WILL NOT GO OVER 40MPH WITH OVERDRIVE SOMETHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION UNKOWN REASON WHY?
Owner-reported narrative. 223,438 miles reported. Look up ODI 11112568 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10362944 · 2010-10-29 (October 29, 2010)
MY FORD E150, ECONO VAN CAME TO A SUDDEN STALL WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON HIGH WAY. ONCE IT GOT STALLED, I L DON'T HAVE STEERING, POWER AND BRAKE CONTROL. THE VAN WON'T START AND WON'T STAY IDLE. OR RUNNING, BUT AFTER LIKE 20 TIMES TRYING TO RESTART THE CAR, IT STARTED RUNNING AGAIN LIKE NORMAL. THE SUDDEN STALLING HAPPENS MORE OFTEN WHEN I WAS TRYING TO MAKE TURNS. EACH TIME THE ENGINE STOPS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CHECK TOOL LIGHT, AND CHECK GAUGE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT SERVICED, THEY REPLACED THE AIR FLO…
Owner-reported narrative. 46,856 miles reported. Look up ODI 10362944 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10702058 · 2015-03-26 (March 26, 2015)
I AM UNABLE TO PUT FUEL INTO MY VAN WITHOUT HAVING GAS SPILLED ON ME OR MY VAN. AFTER I START TRYING TO FILL TANK, THE FUEL TANK CAN BE COMPLETELY EMPTY, AND STILL HAVE FUEL SPILLED ALL OVER. I HAVE TO STAND THERE PUTTING FUEL IN AS SLOW AS POSSIBLE AND THIS CAN TAKE UP TO AND EVEN MORE THEN 30 MINUTES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10702058 at NHTSA ↗