Ford E550 2006

Model E550 made in 2006 by Ford got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline.

E550 year 2006

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2006

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
11V352000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	V (Vehicle)	26715		MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	07/13/2011	07/13/2011	571	108
Defect Summary	Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. a multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Consequence Summary	Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 15, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes	Ford's safety recall no. 11c18.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E056000	UFI FILTERS USA	E (Equipment)	58640	08/04/2006	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	06/13/2006	06/23/2006
Defect Summary	Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
Consequence Summary	Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective Summary	Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
Notes	This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-08-20-1	03/20/2009	10028284	Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe	03/20/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TSB-08-26-3	06/01/2009	10028826	Ford: 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 and/or all 8 injector circuit codes. *pe	06/01/2009
TSB-08-20-1	03/20/2009	10028284	Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe	03/20/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
TSB-08-20-1	03/20/2009	10028284	Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. there are several potential causes for these symptoms. *pe	03/20/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
TSB-08-26-3	06/01/2009	10028826	Ford: 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 and/or all 8 injector circuit codes. *pe	06/01/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
0677	01/01/2006	10020363	Abs light on concern - 6.0l diesel. *tt	09/20/2006

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/08/2006	300
	Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford lcf550. while driving at the speeds of 40mph , the vehicle will kick into neutral all by itself. the dealer was contacted and they diagnosed stating that there were no codes for the vehicle and cant duplicate the issue. this has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased. there have been no repairs. the failure mileage was 300 and current mileage was 32000.cv
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
06/19/2007	12500	1	04/28/2006
	Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford e550. while accelerating from a stop at 25 mph, the contact was struck by another vehicle on the driver side. the contact then drove into oncoming traffic and crashed head on into another vehicle. afterwards, the vehicle struck a large sign. when the vehicle finally stopped, the contact noticed that the seat belt anchorage had become loose and the seat belt was resting in his lap. the seat belt had previously been repaired. a police report was filed. the weather was sunny and dry. the current and failure mileages were 12,500.