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2006 Ford ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 299 owner complaints about the 2006 Ford Expedition, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2006 Ford Expedition
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year0% below the Expedition median · #15 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints29943 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage107kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 8, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Ford Expedition has problems

299 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine871
Engine and engine cooling753
Electrical system323
Vehicle speed control292
Power train222
Structure192
Air bags1612
Fuel system, gasoline153
Steering141
15 other systems689

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Ford Expedition recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 05V-520 · Nov 9, 2005 · 199,942 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tires: tread/belt

Recall 05V-310 · Jul 6, 2005 · 10,061 vehicles

Risk. OVER TIME, THE DAMAGE MAY BE SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW BELT CORROSION ULTIMATELY LEADING TO A TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

107kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 79 engine complaints. 42% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
0under 30k miles33under 100k miles46100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Expedition year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Expedition median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Ford Expedition safety ratings

2006 Ford Expedition 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2006 Ford Expedition frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Ford Expedition, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEEL WHEEL FRACTUREPE08070 · closed Apr 15, 2009
    No recall
In owners' words

What Expedition owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11564296 · Jan 8, 2024
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…
Complaint 11490173 · Oct 20, 2022 · 130,000 miles
UPON RECEIVING TUNE UP THE SPARK PLUGS BROKE APART.AFTER GETTING THEM OUT CYL#1 WOULD NOT HOLD SPARK PLUG,CAUSED ME TO SPEND MORE MONEY TO GET PROBLEM FIXED.BUT THE SHOPS WILL NOT GUARANTEE THE WORK THAT IS NEEDED.THEY ALL SAID IT WAS A FACTORY ISSUE.THE TRUCK WAS STATIONARY AS WELL.
Complaint 11300564 · Jan 20, 2020

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