2006 Ford E-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Ford E-350, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While traveling on interstate highway at approx. 70 MPH. I had a total power brake failure. Pedal felt like I was pushing against a wall. I was able to slow vehicle while I was standing on brake pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10430134, filed 2011-10, 112,970 miles“Traveling approximately 25 MPH on smooth, flat paved road, the rsc (roll stability control) and ABS (anti-lock braking system) lights came on with an annoying loud beep. We also felt a pulsation in the brake pedal when the driver pulled over. He turned the vehicle off and then restarted the vehicle. The warning lights turned off temporarily, but started up again. The problem is intermittent but recurs daily. We took it in to honolulu Ford where it was diagnosed for $225.00 and the dealer quoted us $2,100.00 to change both the electronic and hydraulic control units. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512921, filed 2013-05, 117,000 miles“Brake pedal and accelerator pedal too close together and same height leading too two occurrences of catching accelerator during braking, one causing several hundred dollars damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10164597, filed 2006-08, 13,784 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford e 350. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH the contact applied the brakes and the brake pedal would not move. The contact had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer did not diagnose the brake failure. The contact stated that prior to the brakes malfunctioning he was driving on the highway and a crash could have occurred. The failure mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10392588, filed 2011-03, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving 3 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and resumed operation as designed. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the oil cooling system was the cause of the failure. The contact also stated that the parking brake did not hold when engaged. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the entire parking brake unit would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired for either failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510141, filed 2013-04, 140,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V392000Aug 1, 2011Frontline is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 electronic news gathering (eng) vehicles built on a ford e-350 chassis with an aftermarket rear anti-sway…Covers: Ford E-350 2006–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 10020363Jan 1, 2006Abs light on concern - 6.0l diesel.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 29% |
| 2021 | 7 | 32% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 38% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 15% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1998 | 10 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 23% |
| 1996 | 19 | 38% |
| 1995 | 35 | 51% |
| 1994 | 17 | 33% |
| 1993 | 11 | 26% |
| 1992 | 6 | 15% |
| 1991 | 7 | 37% |
| 1990 | 13 | 57% |
| 1989 | 12 | 46% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford E-350
13 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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