2006 Ford E-350: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2006 Ford E-350: 37 recalls, 53 owner complaints.
Recalls
37 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 2 equipment/tire recalls that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #05V520000 · 2005 · 199,942 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor May have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Why it matters: After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear May cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on November 22, 2005.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #08V057000 · 2008 · 57,199 vehicles
What's wrong: 4l engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose May contain weak areas. As a result, the hose May crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.
Why it matters: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall began on March 3, 2008.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V488000 · 2008 · 18 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Quality van sales is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V489000 · 2008 · 18 vehicles
What's wrong: These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something…
Why it matters: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Quality van sales is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V537000 · 2008 · 890 vehicles
What's wrong: These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something…
Why it matters: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Accubuilt is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V518000 · 2008 · 224 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Mobilityworks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V536000 · 2008 · 890 vehicles
What's wrong: These buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Accubuilt is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall is expected to begin on or about October 6, 2008.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V519000 · 2008 · 133 vehicles
What's wrong: These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something…
Why it matters: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Mobilityworks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V569000 · 2008 · 42 vehicles
What's wrong: These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something…
Why it matters: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Cummings is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V568000 · 2008 · 42 vehicles
What's wrong: These buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Cummings is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V653000 · 2008 · 1 vehicles
What's wrong: This vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Willard's is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V654000 · 2008 · 1 vehicles
What's wrong: These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or…
Why it matters: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Willard's is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V677000 · 2008 · 50 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Colonial is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #08V676000 · 2008 · 50 vehicles
What's wrong: These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something…
Why it matters: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Colonial is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #09V013000 · 2009 · 2 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Oneness mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #09V014000 · 2009 · 19 vehicles
What's wrong: These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or…
Why it matters: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Oneness mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #09V015000 · 2009 · 14 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles." the threshold warning system May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Leader industries is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #09V016000 · 2009 · 14 vehicles
What's wrong: These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or…
Why it matters: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Leader industries is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #09V054000 · 2009 · 814 vehicles
What's wrong: These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or…
Why it matters: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Starcraft is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #09V100000 · 2009 · 52 vehicles
What's wrong: These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles," the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or…
Why it matters: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Van conversions is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #09V102000 · 2009 · 74 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Van conversions is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #09V326000 · 2009 · 8 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or…
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #09V325000 · 2009 · 14 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #09V330000 · 2009 · 2 vehicles
What's wrong: These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles," the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or…
Why it matters: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix: Personalized vans and trucks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097).
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #09V329000 · 2009 · 2 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Why it matters: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix: Personalized vans and trucks is working with ricon corporation to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095).
Equipment Vehicle recall #09V434000 · 2009 · 53 vehicles
What's wrong: 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies May be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Why it matters: This defect could result in a fire.
The fix: E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2009.
Equipment Vehicle recall #11V131000 · 2011 · 185 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse May loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
Why it matters: If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder May melt, and May be accompanied by flame, smoke and potential fire.
The fix: Braun will notify owners and instruct them to contact either carrier or a braun dealer to obtain the free remedy. The safety recall began on March 17, 2011.
Brakes (hydraulic), Suspension Vehicle recall #11V392000 · 2011 · 75 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles May be susceptible to rear hydraulic brake line damage. The rear anti-sway bar frame mounting bolt threads May come in contact with the steel hydraulic brake line. If metal-to-metal abrasion occurs, the brake line May eventually rupture and cause a loss of hydraulic service brake pressure.
Why it matters: If a loss of service brake pressure occurs, the driver May not be able to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash
The fix: Frontline will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by local Ford dealers and frontline authorized service facilities. The manufacturer began contacting owners by telephone on July 12, 2011.
Equipment Vehicle recall #13V261000 · 2013 · 37 vehicles
What's wrong: The vehicles are equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable May be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Why it matters: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it May contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit May occur that could result in a fire.
The fix: Mobility works will notify owners and ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #14V595000 · 2014 · 437 vehicles
What's wrong: The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts May crack.
Why it matters: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform May fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix: Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #14V617000 · 2014 · 286 vehicles
What's wrong: The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts May crack.
Why it matters: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform May fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix: New england will notify owners to take vehicles to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #14V641000 · 2014 · 834 vehicles
What's wrong: Mobility works (wmk Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford e150, e250, and e350 vans modified by mobility works to be equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts May crack.
Why it matters: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform May fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix: Mobility works will notify owners, and ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #14V706000 · 2014 · 34 vehicles
What's wrong: The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts May crack.
Why it matters: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform May fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #15V729000 · 2015 · 667 vehicles
What's wrong: Mobilityworks (wmk Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 vans modified by mobilityworks to be equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that May have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Why it matters: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform May have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
The fix: Mobilityworks will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #15V763000 · 2015 · 285 vehicles
What's wrong: Mobility specialists, Inc. (mobility specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford e-250, and e-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts May crack. Additionally, the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that May have pivot…
Why it matters: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform May fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. Additionally, if the bearings move out of position, the stowed…
The fix: Mobility specialists will notify owners to take their vehicles to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #15V779000 · 2015 · 278 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that May have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Why it matters: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform May have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
The fix: New england wheels will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Vehicle recall #16V350000 · 2016 · 2 vehicles
What's wrong: The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts May crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that May have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Why it matters: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform May fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of…
The fix: New england will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016.
2 aftermarket equipment / tire recalls replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Fuel system Equipment recall #06E056000 · 2006 · 58,640 vehicles
What's wrong: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors May not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection May believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
Why it matters: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
The fix: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006.
Fuel system Equipment recall #11E047000 · 2011 · 17 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected fuel tanks have an extra obdii sensor hole on the top of the tank that May not be properly sealed and May leak fuel.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source May result in a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge. The safety recall began on November 28, 2011.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine & cooling (13): the most common themes are fire / smoke (3), warning light on (3).
- Steering (9): the most common themes are steering problems (8), noise or vibration (2).
- Electrical (7): the most common themes are warning light on (2), electrical failure (2), stalls / loses power (2).
- Body & structure (5): the most common themes are door / lock issues (2).
The 2006 Ford E-350 has 53 owner complaints, ranking #8 of 35 E-350 model years for complaints (1.8× the average E-350 year). Complaints peaked in 2006 (9 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 73,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2005 (55 complaints, 14 recalls), 2007 (18 complaints, 33 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2006 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 37 vehicle recalls for the 2006 Ford E-350, plus 2 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2006 Ford E-350 problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine & cooling (13), steering (9), electrical (7).
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