2006 Ford E-350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,584miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Ford E-350, 6% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,584 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Dt: the contact stated that while driving there was an acrid smell coming from the air-conditioning vents. The dealer diagnosed the problem to be an air compressor failure in the air-conditioning system. The contact has ten 2005, and 3, 2006 vehicles. All 13 had the alternators replaced by the dealer before the buses were put into service. There have been 3 alternator failures, 2 high pressure pump failures, 1 clutch fan failure and 5 vehicles with check engine light issues. Updated 8/15/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10163108, filed 2006-07, 16,832 miles“2006 Ford econoline e350, transmission started shifting erratically causing him to lose control. The driver struck a guardrail, entered the roadway again and was struck by a semi-tractor trailer. Ohio traffic crash report# 10-0635-90. Updated 04/14/10”
NHTSA complaint #10321993, filed 2010-03Related service bulletins
- 10243490Sep 7, 2023When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV…
- 10056196May 1, 2014Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion…
- 10055629Feb 1, 2014Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch…
- 10029205Jun 1, 2009Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less…
- 10021054Feb 27, 2007Dtc p0172/p0175 and/or downhill engine surge with 5.4l engine - harsh transmission engagement, shudder on acceleration in reverse and/or shift busyness with 5.45l engine and…
- 10018946Jan 1, 2006Exhaust smoke and/or smell, harsh transmission shifts -- 6.0l.
- 10018070Sep 1, 2005Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park. Multiple vehicles. Ford oasis. To include 2006 ford f-53.
- 10014275Jan 1, 2005A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 14% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 4 | 25% |
| 2011 | 3 | 16% |
| 2010 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 11% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2004 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford E-350
13 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTires
4 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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