Trailer hitches
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.
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Ford LCF, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2008. Updated daily.
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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.
Risk. OVER TIME, THE COLLECTED WATER MAY POTENTIALLY CORRODE THE CONNECTOR LEADS RESULTING IN VARIOUS ENGINE PERFORMANCE CONCERNS INCLUDING; RUNNING ROUGH, DIFFICULT…
Risk. A PERSON STEPPING OR STANDING ON THE PLATFORM WHEN IT BREAKS COULD BE INJURED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LCF median. How we score
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.