Total Complaints
3 filings
FORD LCF 550 SERIES · model year
2006 FORD LCF 550 SERIES
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006FORDLCF 550 SERIES carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 LCF 550 SERIES is engine and engine cooling with 1 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel (1) and fuel system, diesel (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2006 LCF 550 SERIES, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20101122FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
LOSS OF POWER ON HIGHWAY. FUEL TANK HAS A COATING ON THE INSIDE THAT HAS DELAMINATED ( SILVER FLAKES) CAUSING THE FUEL SYSTEM TO BE CLOGGED WHICH RESULTED IN LOST OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. *TR
20100716ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD LCF 550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL RELEVANT TO THE FAILURE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V471000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, DIESEL) YET THE DEALER ADVISED HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
Mileage: 20,000
20070712ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD LCF 550 BLUE DIAMOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS EACH TIME IT IS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIVE DIFFERENT DEALERS AND NONE OF THEM COULD DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT A PLACE OF BUSINESS. THE POWERTRAIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 40,000.
Compare 2006FORDLCF 550 SERIES to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 FORD LCF 550 SERIES have?▼
The 2006 FORD LCF 550 SERIES has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 FORD LCF 550 SERIES?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 FORD LCF 550 SERIES is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL and FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Is the 2006 FORD LCF 550 SERIES safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.