2006 Ford E-450 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 20%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Ford E-450, 20% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles.
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.
“Pulled up to stop sign. When making right turn, onto interstate frontage road, throttle quit working, wrench ligh and check engine light came on. Coasted to side of road. Vehicle had to be towed in to Ford dealer. Was told electronic throttle control shut down vehicle, and throttle body would have to be replaced. Had it happened another minute latter it would have failed in the middle of an interstate highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10893869, filed 2016-08, 14,377 miles“Engine loss of power. Multiple times over the years requiring repairs that never resolved the issue. Ambulance service ended up having to pull from service because of frequency.”
NHTSA complaint #10640604, filed 2014-10, 24,000 miles“Vehicle was started in garage, backed vehicle up and there was a loud explosion type noise. Mechanic said # 8 plug blew out causing major motor damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10475677, filed 2012-09, 129,855 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH there was a high-pressure oil leak. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be high-pressure oil leak and EGR failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11463475, filed 2022-05, 64,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 15% |
| 2021 | 6 | 22% |
| 2017 | 2 | 18% |
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2011 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 20% |
| 2005 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 2 | 15% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford E-450
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford E-450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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