2006 Ford E-150 Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Ford E-150 covers four trims, Base, Chateau, XL and XLT, across the three-door standard passenger van and the two-door standard cargo van. Both gasoline V8s are included: the 4.6L overhead-cam engine of 281 cubic inches and the 5.4L overhead-cam engine of 330 cubic inches, each naturally aspirated. Procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics follow the vehicle system by system rather than trim by trim, so one section serves every version of the van.
Engines covered
- 4.6L V8 (281 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.4L V8 (330 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 3-door standard passenger van
- 2-door standard cargo van
Trims covered
- Base
- Chateau
- XL
- XLT
Known issues on the 2006 E-150. Eight recalls appear on the federal record, and most of them trace to wheelchair lifts added by van converters, where platform mountings, side plates or a lift control cable could fail. One is a Ford campaign on replacement fuel tanks with an unsealed sensor hole that could leak. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, led by the power train, vehicle speed control and the electrical system. Transmission, speed control and wiring all have their own diagrams, torque values and diagnostic routines in this manual.
VAN CONVERSIONS IS RECALLING 52 MY 2004-2007 FORD E-150, E-250 E-350 AND MY 2006 GM SAVANNA 3500 VANS BUILT ON FORD AND GM CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR
VAN CONVERSIONS IS RECALLING 74 MY 2004-2007 FORD E-150, E-250 E-350 AND MY 2006 GM SAVANNA 3500 VANS BUILT ON FORD AND GM CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR
CUMMINGS IS RECALLING 42 MY 2006-2008 FORD E150, E350, CHEVROLET EXPRESS, MY 2006 FORD E250, GMC SAVANNA, DODGE SPRINTER CONVERSION VANS, AND MY 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR MOTOR HOMES E
CUMMINGS IS RECALLING 42 MY 2006-2008 FORD E150, E350, CHEVROLET EXPRESS, MY 2006 FORD E250, GMC SAVANNA, DODGE SPRINTER CONVERSION VANS, AND MY 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR MOTOR HOMES E
Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain
WEST TEXAS REHABILIATION CENTER IS RECALLING 1 MY 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 VAN AND 1 MY 2006 FORD E-150 VAN EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO
WEST TEXAS REHABILIATION CENTER IS RECALLING 1 MY 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 VAN AND 1 MY 2006 FORD E-150 VAN EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS THAT COULD BE INSTALLED INTO MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 E-150, E-250, AND E-350 VANS AND WAGONS. THE AFFECTED FUEL TANKS HAVE A
ACCUBUILT IS RECALLING 890 MY 2006-2008 FORD E150, E250, AND E350 CARGO VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
When 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 and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-J
ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN THE GATEWAY 401 MODULE TRANSITIONS FROM ITS POWER DOWN MODE (IGNITION OFF) TO ITS POWER UP MODE (IGNITION ON) THE MODULE MAY NOT WAKE UP. IF THIS ACTION OCCURS, THE MODULE'S LED DISPLAY PANELS WILL NOT PROVE-OUT AND T
GTWY401-A1 REV 1.0 AND 2.0 WHEN MODULE TRANSITIONS FROM POWER DOWN (IGNITION OFF) TO ITS POWER UP (IGNITION ON) THE MODULE MAY INTERMITTENTLY MAY NOT WAKE UP. THE MODULE LED PANELS WILL NOT PROVE OUT AND THE BACKLIGHTS ON THE LED DISPLAY PA
GTWY501-AI MODULE REPEATEDLY RESETS DUE TO EXCESSIVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 150 F OR HIGHER, MODULE WILL NOT FUNCTION AND ALL LED'S FLASH REPEATEDLY.
FORD: 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, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *PE
FORD: 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, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY, 20
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
Showing the 8 most recent of 46 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
A 2006, FORD F150, CREW CAB P/UP , CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 9,000.00 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND WAS BOUGHT NEW. NO REPAIRS WERE DONE AND NOTHING ALTER
VEHICLE WILL NOT GO OVER 40MPH WITH OVERDRIVE SOMETHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION UNKOWN REASON WHY?
Showing the 2 most serious of 17 complaints filed with NHTSA.
