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2006 Ford Lcf

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 20, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 28, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Ford Lcf, most frequently naming the electrical, engine and fuel system categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 4 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical125.0%
  • Engine125.0%
  • Fuel system125.0%
  • Transmission125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V344000

TRAILER HITCHES

Jul 28, 2008
108 units potentially affected
The defect: KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND ALL SUSPECT WELD JOINTS WILL BE RE WELDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KNAPHEIDE AT 1-877-473-5763.
KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov
06V471000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Dec 12, 2006
5,028 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN LOW CAB FORWARD CHASSIS TRUCKS, THE UNSEALED INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATOR CONNECTOR IS EXPOSED TO THE OUTSIDE ENVIRONMENT DUE TO ITS LOCATION ON THE BACK OF THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE'S LOCATION IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONNECTOR HAS A HEAT INSULATION SLEEVE THAT MAY RETAIN WATER AROUND THE CONNECTOR.
The risk: OVER TIME, THE COLLECTED WATER MAY POTENTIALLY CORRODE THE CONNECTOR LEADS RESULTING IN VARIOUS ENGINE PERFORMANCE CONCERNS INCLUDING; RUNNING ROUGH, DIFFICULT OR UNABLE TO BE STARTED, OR ENGINE STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATOR CONNECTOR, INSPECT FOR CORROSION, AND REPLACE THE HEAT INSULATION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, THE CONNECTOR WILL BE REPLACED. IF CORROSION IS NOT PRESENT, DIELECTRIC GREASE WILL BE APPLIED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
FORD MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 06S47View on NHTSA.gov
05V521000

STRUCTURE

Nov 9, 2005
2,488 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CABS, THE CAB ENTRY STEP PLATFORMS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAY CRACK DURING NORMAL USE.
The risk: A PERSON STEPPING OR STANDING ON THE PLATFORM WHEN IT BREAKS COULD BE INJURED.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS ON BOTH CAB ENTRY STEP PLATFORMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-343-5338.
FORD MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 05S41View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalEngineTransmission
Filed Mar 20, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD LCF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE TRANSMISSION TAKES OFF IN SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE REMAINS STATIONERY WHEN HE ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 31,000. UPDATED 04-04-08 *BF THE WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED, THE HEAT DAMPER TAIL LIGHTS, BACK UP LIGHTS, REAR INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE OIL CONTAINED A MILKY COLOR.

NHTSA ID
10221902
Incident
Mar 10, 2008
Mileage
27,255 mi
Fuel system
Filed Nov 9, 2007

I HAVE A F150 2006 SUPERCREW. NOTICE ON THE DATE BELOW THAT I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY FUEL GAUGE. IT WAS ADD FUEL, WHEN I DIDN'T HAVE THAT MUCH IN THERE. FILLED UP ON NOV 4TH 20.00$ WORTH OF GAS AND BY NOV 7TH I HAD A FULL TANK. TOOK TO FORD DEALER THEY REPLACED JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT IS AFFECT WITH THE FUEL. TOOK HOME STILL HAD ISSUES THE NEXT DAY. TOOK BACK THEY REVISITED EVERYTHING AND EVEN CONTACTED FORD IN DETROIT. THEY WEREN'T SURE WHAT WAS WRONG THEY THINK IT IS THE FUEL GAUGE. THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER ON IN BUT THEY ARE NOT SURE WHEN THEY WILL HAVE PARTS TO REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. (NO TIME FRAME). THERE RESPONSE TO ME WAS FILL UP AND WATCH GAUGE AND YOUR MILEAGE. THAT EASY TO SAY WHEN THEY ARE NOT PAYING FOR GAS. FILLED UP TODAY AS SOON AS I GOT DONE MY GAUGE WENT TO BELOW EMPTY, AND MY IDIOT LIGHT CAME ON. MY CONCERN IS WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON YOU CAN'T TELL HOW MANY MILES YOU HAVE TRAVELED, AND WHETHER WILL THE TRK WILL SHUT OFF BY THE COMPUTER READING THAT THERE IS NO FUEL IN THE TANK. TO ME THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. MR. REIER *TR

NHTSA ID
10208510
Incident
Nov 7, 2006
Mileage
20,250 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SB-20937

POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD: MULTIPLE VEHICLES WITH A TORQ SHIFT TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN DRIVE, REVERSE AND PARK AND/OR DURING 2-3 UPSHIFT. MODELS F SUPER DUTY; E SERIES; EXCURSION; F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS AND LOW CAB FORWARD. *PE

20064

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

2004-2006 F-650/F-750 AND 2006 LCF - FUEL TANKS. *NJ

06314

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ROUGH RUNNING, INTERMITTENT HARD START, NO START. *TT

05204

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS AND PROGRAMMING USING WDS - F-650/750 WITH 6.0L ENGINE AND LOW CAB FORWARD WITH 4.5L ENGINE. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ford Lcf by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2008000—
2007010—
2006Viewing230—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.