2006 Ford LCF 550 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 22, 2010 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other LCF 550 Series years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford LCF 550 Series. That is the most of any LCF 550 Series model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 20,000 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 550 Series problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~20,000 mi
Fuel System, Diesel1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling267%20,000——
Fuel System, Diesel133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 2 complaints
2007: 1200712010: 220102

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Ford LCF 550 Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ford LCF 550 Series.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

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

Loss of power on highway. Fuel tank has a coating on the inside that has delaminated ( silver flakes) causing the fuel system to be clogged which resulted in lost of power while driving. *tr

Fuel System, Diesel · received Nov 22, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10367172

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford lcf 550. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact was able to locate a recall relevant to the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 06v471000: engine and engine cooling, diesel) yet the dealer advised his…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 16, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10343667

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford lcf 550 blue diamond. The contact stated that the vehicle stalls each time it is driven. The vehicle was taken to five different dealers and none of them could determine the cause of failure. The vehicle is currently parked at a place of business. The powertrain and…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 12, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10196168

Other Ford LCF 550 Series years

2007 LCF 550 Series →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 LCF 550 Series10
200630

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford LCF 550 Series?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford LCF 550 Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Ford LCF 550 Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LCF 550 Series model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.