2006 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expedition years
- More complaints than other years 13th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Expedition. That ranks 13th out of 33 Expedition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (87 complaints, 29%), typically at around 106,556 miles. Complaints mention 19 crashes, 6 fires, 24 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 299owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 19complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ford Expedition problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 87 | 29% | 106,556 | “fail safe” (32%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 75 | 25% | 70,100 | “fail safe” (37%) | $1,100 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 11% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 10% | 85,640 | — | — |
| Power Train | 22 | 7% | 86,900 | — | — |
| Structure | 19 | 6% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 5% | 95,266 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 5% | 78,123 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 5% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 5% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 4% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 10 | 3% | 81,004 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 3% | 94,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 2% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | 106,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 2% | 51,950 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 1% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 71,350 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 10,756 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 43,878 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 161,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | 230 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford Expedition recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
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. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Tires:tread/belt
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver's side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production.
Risk: Over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect all four tires (to ensure inspection of the left hand side tires that may have been rotated to the other side of the vehicle) for tire tread damage and, if necessary, replace the damaged tire. The recall began on july 13, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steel wheel fracture (PE08070) — opened Dec 9, 2008, closed Apr 15, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
the service engine light continues to turn on. the timing belt continues to fail and has already been replaced once. the camshaft on both sides have been replaced. the solenoids have also been replaced and the diagnostics codes still pop up (p0022) (p0021) are just some that i can remember. the…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the contact stated that there were exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and confirmed the failure was a defective…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at a low rate of speed, the vehicle would independently accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. During a recent failure, the contact crashed into a fence as part of the fence had become…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle was driving sluggishly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that…
While driving yesterday i heard a pop. The 4th coil pack literally blew out from its spot. I have now had 3 coil packs blow out at random causing the holes that the bolt straps the coil pack to the spark plug to strip out. I have a transmission leak that will not stop and I've taken it in multiple…
Other Ford Expedition years
← 2005 Expedition · 2007 Expedition →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Expedition | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Expedition | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 Expedition | 37 | 6 |
| 2024 Expedition | 77 | 7 |
| 2023 Expedition | 65 | 8 |
| 2022 Expedition | 115 | 12 |
| 2021 Expedition | 237 | 12 |
| 2020 Expedition | 423 | 18 |
| 2019 Expedition | 516 | 11 |
| 2018 Expedition | 378 | 14 |
| 2017 Expedition | 357 | 4 |
| 2016 Expedition | 217 | 3 |
| 2015 Expedition | 164 | 3 |
| 2014 Expedition | 72 | 0 |
| 2013 Expedition | 92 | 0 |
| 2012 Expedition | 118 | 3 |
| 2011 Expedition | 71 | 0 |
| 2010 Expedition | 58 | 0 |
| 2009 Expedition | 28 | 1 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 3 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2006 | 299 | 2 |
| 2005 Expedition | 315 | 0 |
| 2004 Expedition | 296 | 0 |
| 2003 Expedition | 615 | 1 |
| 2002 Expedition | 340 | 2 |
| 2001 Expedition | 578 | 6 |
| 2000 Expedition | 890 | 7 |
| 1999 Expedition | 946 | 5 |
| 1998 Expedition | 836 | 5 |
| 1997 Expedition | 853 | 7 |
| 1996 Expedition | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Expedition | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 87 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford Expedition?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Ford Expedition a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Expedition model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.