DecodedCarsFord E150 Econoline
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Vans, Cargo Type
- Latest engines
- 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 15–15 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (6)
The 2006 E150 Econoline in brief
The 2006 Ford E150 Econoline is a van offered with 2 engines (4.6L 8-cyl and 5.4L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 212 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 138-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,645 lb (E-150 Econoline Van).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway), 4% better than the 2006 van average of 14.4 MPG, for an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel.
It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Ford E150 Econoline has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006.
Its most efficient year was 2006 at 15 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 15 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (3), engine (3), fuel/propulsion system (2).
2006 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 4 campaigns and 10 owner complaints.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2006 E150 Econoline
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Chevrolet Express Passenger | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 GMC Savana Passenger | 15 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2006 GMC Savana Cargo | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Van 1500 | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 | 16 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →