general problems of the 2006 Ford E-450

Four problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2006 Ford E-450. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2011

Vehicle was started in garage, backed vehicle up and there was a loud explosion type noise. Mechanic said # 8 plug blew out causing major motor damage.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2008

The engine quite several times, the last time the vehicle was totally dead and wouldn't restart. Also, the emergency flashers were inoperative.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2008

Engine loss of power. Multiple times over the years requiring repairs that never resolved the issue. Ambulance service ended up having to pull from service because of frequency.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2007

The school bus was on parked at 10:00 am at 1:15 pm our shop noticed smoke coming from the parking yard. They found the engine compartment and front of bus was on fire. The van was a total loss.


Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2006 Ford E-450



E-450 Service Bulletins
E-450 Safety Recalls
E-450 Defect Investigations