2006 Ford E-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Ford E-350, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“After many times at several dealerships explaining loss of power, shaking and bucking while on the highway, smoke when starting, rough running. Dealers not able to fix specific problem. I stated that when fuel filter was changed by my mechanic he tells me my tank is delaminating and needs to be replaced. I tell one dealer and show him the contents of the filter replacement which is rusty metal and flakes and he says how do I not know that that didn't come from someone else truck.that was from kennedy Ford in jenkintown pa. I said to remove the fuel filter and check they refused. …”
NHTSA complaint #11115882, filed 2018-08, 107,000 miles“Spark plug blow out on a 2006 Ford e350 5.4 liter engine. Causes fuel to spray out and fire to ignite. Thin aluminum head is not strong enough to hold spark plug in place. There are over 5 million web pages concerning this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10383084, filed 2011-02, 61,333 miles“Aluminum coating delaminating from fuel tank in 2006 Ford e 350 diesel van. This problem causes vehicle to stall, frequent filter changes, fuel pump failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10311494, filed 2010-02, 85,000 milesRelated recalls
- 08V057000Feb 5, 2008Ford 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…Covers: Ford E-350 2006–2007, E-250 2006–2007, E-150 2006–2007 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10034571Jun 11, 2010Ford: runs rough, lacks power, hard start, no start. Some vehicles and trucks equipped with 6.0l engine may exhibit a runs rough, lacks power, hard to start, no start concern…
- 10028826Jun 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold and may be accompanied with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0611, p1378…
- 10021621Feb 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
- 10020671Dec 20, 2006Slow fuel fill on vehicles with a 4.6l or 5.4l engine and mid-ship fuel tank.
- 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 17 | 31% |
| 2004 | 18 | 39% |
| 2003 | 11 | 24% |
| 2002 | 6 | 11% |
| 2001 | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 | 10 | 17% |
| 1999 | 9 | 13% |
| 1998 | 9 | 14% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 10% |
| 1993 | 8 | 19% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 3 | 12% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 14% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford E-350
13 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology