2006 Ford E-450 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 15%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Ford E-450, 15% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“We have a 2006 Ford f-450 that was purchased in november 2005. In october 2008 the water in fuel warning light came on. The Ford dealer found no water and replaced a fuel water module at no charge. Now the truck loses power without notice and we are told that the coating on the interior of Ford diesel fuel tanks corrodes and collects as sediment in the fuel system. The sediment, collects at the bottom of the fuel tank and is sucked into the fuel system. The truck cannot be driven safely. Ford claims there is no warranty for this malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10335465, filed 2010-06, 35,000 miles“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“2006 Ford E-450 bus, gas tank delamination with 46,000 miles causing vehicle to stall and stop nearly causing an accident at an intersection at night. A police officer stopped and set up flares, and we avoided a serious accident. Ford denied claim stating the gas tank delamination was caused by the government's relaxation on diesel fuel additives. It caused us $3500.00 to repair the vehicle due to a defect in the fuel tank coating by Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10289477, filed 2009-10, 41,000 milesRelated 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
| 2011 | 3 | 43% |
| 2010 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 3 | 25% |
| 2006 | 3 | 15% |
| 2005 | 4 | 12% |
| 2004 | 5 | 19% |
| 2003 | 3 | 17% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford E-450
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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