2006 Ford LCFProblems, recalls & complaints

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.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Ford LCF has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2006 Ford LCF recalls and how many were fixed

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.

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 08V-344 · Jul 28, 2008 · 108 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine: diesel

Recall 06V-471 · Dec 12, 2006 · 5,028 vehicles

Risk. OVER TIME, THE COLLECTED WATER MAY POTENTIALLY CORRODE THE CONNECTOR LEADS RESULTING IN VARIOUS ENGINE PERFORMANCE CONCERNS INCLUDING; RUNNING ROUGH, DIFFICULT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other LCF year

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

'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LCF owners report

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…
Complaint 10221902 · Mar 20, 2008 · 27,255 miles

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