2006 Ford LCF 450 SERIES problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
63,725 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Diesel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 27 complaints (48.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 15 | 55.6% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 29.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
Fuel System, Diesel: 13; Fuel System, Gasoline: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Engine: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 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 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2009: 6; 2010: 3; 2011: 10; 2013: 1; 2014: 5; 2016: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Diesel leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 8 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 10256154 · 2009-01-23 (January 23, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD LCF. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE ENGINE RESTARTED. THE WARNING INDICATORS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL INJECTORS UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE …
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10256154 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10258465 · 2009-02-12 (February 12, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD LCF L55. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO PULL OVER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP, FILTER, AND TANK WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ON THREE MORE OCCASIONS DUE TO THE SAME FAILURE OVER THE PAST YEAR. AFTER THE MOST RECENT FAILURE, THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. T…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,358 miles reported. Look up ODI 10258465 at NHTSA ↗