2006 Ford LCF 450 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 20, 2018 · 27 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other LCF 450 Series years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford LCF 450 Series. That is the most of any LCF 450 Series model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, diesel (13 complaints, 48%), typically at around 63,725 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Ford LCF 450 Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Diesel13 · ~63,725 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline6 · ~20,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System5 · ~94,000 mi
Engine3 · ~76,854 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~46,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~76,146 mi
Electrical System1 · ~19,400 mi
Equipment1 · ~19,400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Diesel1348%63,725——
Fuel System, Gasoline622%20,000——
Fuel/propulsion System519%94,000——
Engine311%76,854——
Engine and Engine Cooling311%46,000——
Vehicle Speed Control27%76,146——
Electrical System14%19,400——
Equipment14%19,400——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 10 complaints
2009: 6200962010: 3201032011: 102011102013: 1201312014: 5201452016: 1201612018: 120181

n = 27 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Ford LCF 450 Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ford LCF 450 Series.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The fuel tank delanminates from the inside, allowing paint chips to flow into the pump and injectors, causing the vehical to suddenly die out on the highway

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 20, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11121130

My lcf dump truck began idling a bit irradically. Driving the truck at about 40 mph it began to sputter and lose power, until the engine turned off completely leaving me stranded on the road. I opened up the primary fuel filter and found it to be caked with a silver metallic material. I put in a…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 9, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10825157

The driver is onthe road, truck engine bogs, then dies.he managed to get it off the road, let sit for a few minutes, then the truck restarted and ra for a little while longer, then the same scenario, several more times before he managed to get it to the shop. I pulled both fuel filters and found…

Engine · received Jul 17, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10611228

On multiple occasions the driver has noticed a slowing down(bogging) of the engine and moved to the side of the road. The vehicle has not shutoff, that i know of, but the driver is wary of operating the truck, due to bogging issue. *tr

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 17, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10611230

2006 ford lcf fuel system failed while driving several times over 6 or 7 years, ford repaired fuel system, over $5,000. Fuel tank delaminated, may 2014 same thing all over again. The truck has stalled on the road at 40 mph several times this year. After the stall is will not restart, needs towed. I…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 8, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10608880

Other Ford LCF 450 Series years

2007 LCF 450 Series →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 LCF 450 Series60
2006270

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford LCF 450 Series?

Owners most often report fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel system, diesel, accounts for 13 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford LCF 450 Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Ford LCF 450 Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LCF 450 Series model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.