2006 Ford E-250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

28 safety recalls list the 2006 Ford E-250, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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28 safety recalls for the 2006 Ford E-250

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 16V350000 Reported May 24, 2016 2 vehicles potentially affected New England Wheels

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding…

Remedy: New England 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…
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 15V779000 Reported November 20, 2015 278 vehicles potentially affected New England Wheels

New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing…

Remedy: New England Wheels 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.…
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 15V763000 Reported November 17, 2015 285 vehicles potentially affected Mobility Specialists, Inc.

Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.…

Remedy: Mobility Specialists will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be…
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 15V729000 Reported November 4, 2015 667 vehicles potentially affected Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)

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…

Remedy: 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…
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 14V706000 Reported November 5, 2014 34 vehicles potentially affected Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply

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,…

Remedy: 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…
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 14V617000 Reported October 3, 2014 286 vehicles potentially affected New England Wheels

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified by New England to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Remedy: New England will notify owners to take vehicles 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…
Equipment

NHTSA 13V261000 Reported June 21, 2013 37 vehicles potentially affected Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)

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…

Remedy: 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…
Air conditioner (equipment)

NHTSA 09V434000 Reported November 13, 2009 53 vehicles potentially affected ENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INC

E-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 chevrolet w5500, model year 2007-2009 dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 ford e-250, e-350 and e-450, model year 2008-2009 GMC w4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 toyota land cruiser vehicles equipped with carrier airv ceiling…

Remedy: E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2009. Owners may…
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 09V301000 Reported July 29, 2009 3 vehicles potentially affected DRIVE MASTER CO. INC

Drive master is recalling 3 vans 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 on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a…

Remedy: Drive master is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 09V302000 Reported July 29, 2009 1 vehicles potentially affected DRIVE MASTER CO. INC

Drive master is recalling 1 van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. The lift fails 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…

Remedy: Drive master is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 09V303000 Reported July 29, 2009 8 vehicles potentially affected VAN PRODUCTS MOBILITY & COMMERCIAL

Van products is recalling 8 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. The lift fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain…

Remedy: Van products is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 09V304000 Reported July 29, 2009 8 vehicles potentially affected VAN PRODUCTS MOBILITY & COMMERCIAL

Van products is recalling 8 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 system accessible for motor vehicles," the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The…

Remedy: Van products is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 09V275000 Reported July 15, 2009 4 vehicles potentially affected FREEWHEEL MOBILITY

Freewheel mobility is recalling 4 my 2005 ford e-350 and my 2006 ford e-250 passenger vans 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…

Remedy: Freewheel mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 09V276000 Reported July 15, 2009 1 vehicles potentially affected ACCESSIBLE VANS & MOBILITY, LLC.

Accessible vans is recalling 1 model year 2006 ford e-250 passenger van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. The vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a…

Remedy: Accessible vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 09V271000 Reported July 14, 2009 4 vehicles potentially affected FREEWHEEL MOBILITY

Freewheel mobility is recalling 4 my 2005 ford e-350 and my 2006 ford e-250 passenger vans 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 on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect…

Remedy: Freewheel mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 09V100000 Reported March 27, 2009 52 vehicles potentially affected VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.

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…

Remedy: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 09V102000 Reported March 27, 2009 74 vehicles potentially affected VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.

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."…

Remedy: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 08V568000 Reported October 24, 2008 42 vehicles potentially affected CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I

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,…

Remedy: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 08V569000 Reported October 24, 2008 42 vehicles potentially affected CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I

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,…

Remedy: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 08V518000 Reported October 6, 2008 224 vehicles potentially affected MOBILITY WORKS

Mobilityworks is recalling 224 my 2007-2008 ford e150, my 2006-2008 e250, my 2004-2007 e350, my 2006 e450, my 2005-2007 chevrolet 2500, my 2007 chevrolet 1500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.…

Remedy: Mobilityworks 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 mobility works at 1-800-769-8267.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 08V519000 Reported October 6, 2008 133 vehicles potentially affected MOBILITY WORKS

Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 GMC 2500, GMC 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 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…

Remedy: Mobilityworks 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 mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 08V536000 Reported October 6, 2008 890 vehicles potentially affected ACCUBUILT, INC.

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…

Remedy: 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…
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 08V537000 Reported October 6, 2008 890 vehicles potentially affected ACCUBUILT, INC.

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…

Remedy: 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 08V488000 Reported September 22, 2008 18 vehicles potentially affected QUALITY VAN SALES, INC.

Quality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford e-250, my 2006 ford e-350, and chevrolet express vans 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…

Remedy: Quality van sales 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 quality van sales at 1-800-408-8550.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 08V489000 Reported September 22, 2008 18 vehicles potentially affected QUALITY VAN SALES, INC.

Quality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford e-250, my 2006 ford e-350 and chevrolet express 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…

Remedy: Quality van sales 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 quality van sales at 1-800-408-8550.
Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA 08V478000 Reported September 18, 2008 6 vehicles potentially affected AROUND TOWN TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS, LLC

Around town is recalling 6 my 2003 ford e-350 and my 2006 e-250 wheelchair conversion vans 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…

Remedy: Around town 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 around town at 1-678-364-8594.
Fuel rail (fuel system)

NHTSA 08V057000 Reported February 5, 2008 57,199 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Motor (visibility)

NHTSA 05V520000 Reported November 9, 2005 199,942 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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.

Remedy: 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…

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2006 Ford E-250 have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 11 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 22,444 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Fuel system, gasoline2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
Engine and engine cooling1
Equipment1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Equipment: air conditioner1
Power train1

What owners are reporting

“When I go to the lake boating, I always remove my battery from the engine compartment and take it with me as a backup in case my boat battery should fail. on September 26, 2022, when leaving the lake,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2022 · Unknown or other

“We purchased a vehicle from gascar auto in miami, florida on december 31st, 2019. We drove it back to minnesota. It took us 4 months and over 30 phone calls to get them to send us the title-which they”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 24, 2020 · Unknown or other

Compare Ford E-250 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E-250 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model year	Recalls	Complaints
1990 Ford E-250	0	1
1991 Ford E-250	1	8
1992 Ford E-250	3	14
1993 Ford E-250	3	7
1994 Ford E-250	3	11
1995 Ford E-250	3	15
1996 Ford E-250	3	20
1997 Ford E-250	3	24
1998 Ford E-250	4	16
1999 Ford E-250	5	31
2000 Ford E-250	4	18
2001 Ford E-250	3	18
2002 Ford E-250	4	17
2003 Ford E-250	6	17
2004 Ford E-250	16	8
2005 Ford E-250	8	11
2006 Ford E-250	28	11
2007 Ford E-250	25	6
2008 Ford E-250	20	6
2009 Ford E-250	16	2
2010 Ford E-250	10	9
2011 Ford E-250	15	6
2012 Ford E-250	11	8
2013 Ford E-250	10	11
2014 Ford E-250	11	7
2016 Ford E-250	0	1
2017 Ford E-250	0	2
2022 Ford E-250	0	1
2023 Ford E-250	1	0

Checking a specific 2006 Ford E-250

How do I know if my 2006 Ford E-250 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 28 campaigns currently list the 2006 Ford E-250; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V520000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.