The 2006 Ford E-150 has 5 recalls, all involving wheelchair lift and adaptive mobility equipment that can injure passengers who depend on them.
All five recalls center on aftermarket modifications to this van. Three involve Ricon-brand wheelchair lift platforms: cracked side plates can cause the platform to separate and drop against the vehicle's door opening, and bearings that shift out of position can allow the stowed platform to move excessively and fail at its mounting point. A separate lift issue involves an anti-stow interlock that may not detect a wheelchair or mobility aid user on the platform, allowing the lift to move while someone is on it. There is also a power seat recall affecting vans fitted with a VMI/Ricon six-way power seat base, where a faulty weld on the pivot pin can break and cause the seat to give way under the occupant.
At a glance
What can fail
Wheelchair lift link arms may have oversized pivot holes, causing bearings to shift out of position and affecting lift stability.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will inspect link arms and platform for damage or displaced bearings, replacing any damaged parts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The side plate on certain Ricon wheelchair lifts may crack over time, potentially compromising the lift's structural integrity and safe operation.
What the fix does
A Ricon dealer will install reinforcing bumpers to support the platform. Cracked platforms will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The pivot pin weld on the power seat base swivel plate may be defective and could fail, potentially affecting seat stability.
What the fix does
The swivel plate will be replaced at no cost if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's threshold warning system may fail to detect a wheelchair or mobility aid user standing in certain positions within the threshold area.
What the fix does
The wheelchair lift will be corrected at no cost. Contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or West Texas at 1-325-793-3546.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's safety interlock may fail to detect a wheelchair or mobility aid on the platform because the pressure sensing switch wasn't adjusted to the proper sensitivity level. The lift could fold up while someone or something remains on it.
What the fix does
The pressure sensing switch will be adjusted to the correct sensitivity level to properly detect weight on the platform, ensuring the lift cannot stow with a user present.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
