2006 Ford Expedition

Fatalities reported

Owners filed 299 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine. It has been recalled 6 times.

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When it fails
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80,000 milesMedian miles at failure

262 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 75,000–90,000 miles.

Most common 2006 Ford Expedition problems

141 of the 299 complaints (47%) are about the engine.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Engine72
000
Engine and Engine Cooling · engine56
012
Electrical System20
002
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration17
100
Unknown or Other12
010
Fuel System, Gasoline · fuel system10
020
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine · engine10
001
Structure › Body · body and frame8
000
Air Bags · airbags8
606
Wheels7
000

2006 Ford Expedition engine problems

47% of all complaints

141 of the 299 complaints are about the engine. This is what owners describe:

  • stalls38% · 54
  • sets off warning lights on the dash35% · 49
  • loses power18% · 25
  • turns on the check engine light16% · 22
  • loses steering assist or the wheel locks6% · 8
  • knocks, grinds or clunks4% · 5

Share of the 141 engine complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
85,000 mi
median of 128 reports
Peak year of filing
2011
27 engine complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
0 · 1 · 3
in these complaints
Recalls on the engine
None
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 FORD expedition. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled as the fail safe mode warning message illuminated across the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 194,000.”
Owner complaint, filed Jan 18, 2017 at 194,000 miles
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 FORD expedition. While driving at various speeds and after a loud alarm sound, the vehicle stalled and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the spark plugs were replaced and the mechanic informed the contact that the catalytic converter was failing. The failure had reoccurred on several occasions. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
Owner complaint, filed Nov 7, 2016 at 80,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2005: 1 complaints, 0 about the engine'052006: 14 complaints, 2 about the engine2007: 15 complaints, 1 about the engine'072008: 18 complaints, 7 about the engine2009: 21 complaints, 8 about the engine'092010: 34 complaints, 13 about the engine2011: 46 complaints, 27 about the engine'112012: 34 complaints, 22 about the engine2013: 25 complaints, 18 about the engine'132014: 25 complaints, 15 about the engine2015: 24 complaints, 13 about the engine'152016: 15 complaints, 8 about the engine2017: 11 complaints, 4 about the engine'172018: 7 complaints, 0 about the engine2019: 3 complaints, 0 about the engine'192020: 1 complaints, 1 about the engine2021: 1 complaints, 0 about the engine'212022: 1 complaints, 1 about the engine2023: 2 complaints, 0 about the engine'232024: 1 complaints, 1 about the engineRecall 05V310000 (tires)Recall 05V520000 (visibility)Recall 06E023000 (headlights)Recall 06E056000 (fuel system)Recall 09E012000 (headlights)NHTSA investigation PE08070
All complaintsAbout the engineRecall (red: the engine)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2006 Expedition peaked in 2011, with 46 filed that year. No recall on file covers the engine, the subject of 47% of the complaints. In 2024 owners filed 1 so far.

6 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Exterior Lighting09E012000
Filed Apr 7, 200916,270 vehiclesSabersport

Defect. SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Risk. DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Exterior Lighting06E064000
Filed Jul 17, 20064,029 vehiclesTradesonic

Defect. CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Risk. LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

Fuel System, Gasoline06E056000
Filed Jun 13, 200658,640 vehiclesUfi Filters USA

Defect. 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.

Risk. FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy. UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights06E023000
Filed Mar 13, 2006292,000 vehiclesAnzo USA, Inc.

Defect. CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Risk. WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor05V520000
Filed Nov 9, 2005199,942 vehiclesFord Motor Company

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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/Belt05V310000
Filed Jul 6, 200510,061 vehiclesFord Motor Company

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

All 6 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. One names the 2006 Expedition.

STEEL WHEEL FRACTUREPreliminary evaluation PE08070Closed
Opened Dec 9, 2008Closed Apr 15, 2009wheels

Ford special service vehicle (ssv) expeditions use a steel full face wheel design similar to that investigated in pe03009, rq04007, ea04034 (crown victoria police interceptor) and pe03026 (GM pickups and suvs).a total of 8,251 ssvs (2.2% of total production) were produced within model years 2004-2006 and sold primarily for use by state, federal, and municipal law enforcement (le) agencies.FORD stipulates that the subject vehicles are not suitable for high speed or pursuit operations and also identified a 2004 national institute for justice vehicle evaluation report which also acknowledges …

Technical service bulletins

33 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2006 Expedition. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

engine 7transmission 6electrical system 6body and frame 4brakes 3wheels 2equipment 1suspension 1
SSM 47331Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 1, 2018engine

Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, replace all of the camshaft roller followers on both …

SSM 46085Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 21, 2016engine

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these …

TSB-14-0114Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 30, 2014engine

LINCOLN/FORD: WHEN DRIVING FROM IDLE UP TO 1200 RPM, THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. 2004-2013 F-150, F-250, F-350, EXPEDITION, MARK LT, NAVIGATOR. *PE

061912Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 16, 2007engine

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349. ARE FOUND. *KB

041601Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 14, 2005engine

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

05132Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 1, 2005engine

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340 AND OR P0344-5.4 3V ENGINE. *SC

Showing the newest 6 of 7 bulletins about the engine, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2006 Ford Expedition 4-DR.———★★★★★19.8%

New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Engine
Filed Jan 8, 2024CA

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 engine does not have enough power on the driver side and throws the timing belt off which causes the loud rattle coming from the engine. when reaching the speed of 40-45 mph the truck begins to shake. recently in november 2023, when fueling up with gas , the truck began to shake and not respond. when accelerating, the truck takes off very slowly and the gears dont kick in on time. when the gas light comes on , the truck begins to function well. but as soon as i put gas again. it feels like the truck is going to fall apart. the driver door gets stuck when trying to open from the inside. the back door on the left does not open from the outside. the gear handle can be moved up and down while the truck is not turned on. please help!!

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Evaporative Emissions › Canister
Filed Aug 21, 202370,000 milesFL

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 charcoal canister for the evac system. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, the part was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Apr 21, 2023222,000 milesCA

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 wedged underneath the vehicle. After placing the vehicle into park and exiting the vehicle, the wheels continued to move. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Despite minor soreness to his neck, no medial attention was required. A police report was not filed. Despite the failure, the contact managed to restart the vehicle and safely to his destination. The fence sustained severe damage as a result of the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.

Engine
Filed Oct 20, 2022130,000 milesTX

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 the ignition coil, the throttle body sensor (TBS) sensor, and the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired at the dealer. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact stated on another occasion the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not drivable. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Seat BeltsFire1 injured
Filed Dec 11, 2021TX

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 times for repairs and it still is leaking. Since getting this vehicle i noticed at the electrical issue where everything including my headlights will shut off and then pop back on while I'm driving. My seat belt will not open so i can buckle and I'm now getting frustrated because I've spent a lot of money on this only to realize has had the same issue with previous owners and they for some reason were too embarrassed to report it but I'm not and I'm sick of dumping money into this damb thing!

Engine
Filed Jan 20, 2020MO

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.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 15, 2019245,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF ANTIFREEZE IN THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE SWITCH BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 245,000.

Service BrakesCrash1 injured
Filed May 15, 2019CA

TRAVELING ON OLD ADOBE RD IN PETALUMA, CA AT APPROX. 25-30 MPH, WENT OVER INCLINE AND SAW TRAFFIC WAS STOPPED. PRESSED HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE SLOWED BUT DID NOT STOP. RESULTED IN A 3 CAR ACCIDENT

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Apr 23, 2019178,000 milesLA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW WAS NOT STRUCK BY DEBRIS OR A FOREIGN OBJECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000.

Unknown or OtherFire
Filed Nov 21, 2018253,000 milesVT

THE VEHICLE EXPLODED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN OR TURNED ON IN ALMOST 2 WEEKS. IT WAS LOCKED. THIS CAUGHT ONE OTHER CAR ON FIRE AND TO EXPLODED AND ANOTHER TO GET BODY MELT DOWN ON ONE SIDE.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 7, 201866,080 milesTX

THE CAR WILL SOMETIMES NOT START OR WHEN RUNNING THE ENGINE WILL DIE. IT APPEARS NOT TO GET FUEL

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Jul 16, 2018196,997 milesIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED DECELERATED TO 20 MPH. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER DRIVING 30 MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,997.

Service Brakes
Filed May 25, 2018138,000 milesIL

MY 2006 FORD EXPEDITION SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS IN THE MIDST OF ME DRIVING THE TRUCK EVERYTHING SHUTS DOWN IT'S HARD FOR ME TO STEER MY VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES LOCKS UP THIS WAS SO SCARY DRIVING THE EXPRESSWAY AND TRYING TO MANEUVER A STALLED VEHICLE

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 27, 2018160,000 milesDE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "FAIL SAFE MODE" INDICATOR DISPLAYED. HERTRICH FORD IN MILFORD, DELAWARE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE FUEL MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.

Structure › Body
Filed Jan 17, 201896,000 milesKY

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING OUTSIDE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. THE DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE THE VEHICLE AS NEWER (AND UNDER WARRANTY) DEALERS AND FACTORY ARE UNWILLING TO REPAIR THIS AS A GOOD WILL.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 12, 2018RI

TAMARA RECALL

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 11, 2017AL

WHILE DRIVING CARBON BUILDS UP IN VEHICLE

Service Brakes
Filed Sep 8, 2017192,000 milesMT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY AND INTO A FIELD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,000. *BF *TT

Engine
Filed Aug 5, 2017172,000 milesWY

FORD HAD A RECALL FOR BROKEN SPARK PLUGS & A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ON THIS VEHICLE. FORD HAS FAILED TO FULLY COMPENSATE US & TOLD ME HARDLY NO ONE WOULD RECEIVE COMPENSATION. WE REPLACED THE PLUGS WITH FORD APPROVED REVISED PLUGS AT FORD WITH @ 149K MILES ON 11/2015. THE ENGINE CODES OR PROBLEMS WOULD COME UP NOW AND AGAIN & WE HAD IT INTO VARIOUS VENDORS.. 2/ 2017, DRIVING BACK TO WYOMING I CAME UP AN I WAS UNDER LOAD (HAULING A TRAILER) AND THE AUTO ALMOST DID NOT MAKE IT HOME OR UP A GRADE. WE TOOK IT IN TO REPLACE THE COILS. THE VENDOR, MIDWAY MOTORS REPLACED THE COIL & NOTICED THE NEW REVISED FORD APPROVED SPARK PLUG 5 WAS BROKEN, AND PLUG 6 ALSO SHOWED A CODE, (MILEAGE 172627 MILES). THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED SO WE TRADED THE FORD IN FOR A DODGE. MY POINT FORD HAS NOT FIXED THE ISSUE & IS DECEIVING THE PUBLIC. AND 2ND LAWSUIT CLAIM FORM IS [XXX] . THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT IN LIKE NEW SHAPE PRISTINE. I WAS SAD I HAD TO TRADE IT IN BUT DID NOT FEEL SAFE. I THINK YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW FORD IS PRACTICING AND NOT HANDLING ETHICALLY, LEGALLY, OR PROPERLY; BOTH THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND ALSO THE (REVISED SPARK PLUGS ARE ALSO FAILING). YES I HAVE DETAILED DOCUMENTS!! ASK ME I CAN EMAIL YOU PDF [XXX] [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

Structure › Body
Filed Aug 5, 201780,000 milesNE

CORROSION PROBLEMS IN MANY DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE VEHICLE.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 13, 201784,000 milesCA

THE TRANSMISSIONS OVERDRIVE (84,000 ) STOP WORKING EFFICIENTLY WITHOUT ANY SIGNAL OF PROBLEM. WHEN IN MOTION REACHING 35 MILES/HOUR THE TRANSMISSION STOPS.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 11, 201768,000 milesCA

AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES AN HOUR THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION. IF I SPEED UP IT GOES AWAY. AFTER DRIVE FOR AWHILE THE OVERDIVE LIGHT STARTS TO BLINK. IF I TURN OFF THE ENGINE THE LIGHT STOPS BLINKING. THE CAR PERFORMS MUCH BETTER WITH THE OVERDIVE OFF. HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT AND IT DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP SAYS THE PROBLEM IS NOT IN THE TRANSMISSUON ITSELF. FORD DEALER RECOMMENDED CHANGING THE TROTTLE SENSON, $100 LATER THAT DIDN'T WORK. MECHANICS IN TOWN CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. IT SOUNDS LIKE 2 GEARS TRYING TO ENGAGE, THUS THE GRINDING NOISE. WHEN I DRIVE WITH THE OVERDRIVE OFF IT HAPPENS AT A HIGHER SPEED. ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVI G UP A LONG INCLINE. GOING CRAZY WITH THIS PROBLEM.

Child SeatCrash3 injured
Filed Jun 13, 2017160,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND 8-10 TIMES AND CRASHED INTO THE WALL APPROXIMATELY AN ADDITIONAL FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY WENT BACK ONTO THE ROAD FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE INJECTORS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG RELEASED; HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CHILD IN THE REAR WAS EJECTED FROM THE SAFETY SEAT, THE PASSENGER RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE ARM, BACK, AND NECK AREA, AND THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE BACK, LEG, PELVIC, WRIST, AND HEAD INJURIES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: CAS12509910. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Engine
Filed Jun 7, 2017100,464 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (KEN GRODY FORD AT 6211 BEACH BLVD, BUENA PARK, CA 90621) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE LASH ADJUSTER AND THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA AND DID NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,464.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 11, 2017117,000 milesCA

WHILE IN TRAFFIC, AT LEAST 100 TIMES IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS (AT VARIABLE SPEEDS FROM 5 TO 65 MPH ON CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS) MOST RECENTLY TWICE IN THE LAST WEEK, THE RPMS DROP BELOW 500 AND THE VEHICLE DIES AND "ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE" LIGHTS UP ON THE DASH. I HAVE TO EITHER COAST TO PULL OVER OR DEAD STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF (EVEN THOUGH IN FAILSAFE MODE ENGINE IS OFF, THE ELECTRONICS ARE STILL ON) AND THEN RESTART AND THEN IT WILL DRIVE JUST FINE UNTIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN. IT HAPPENS ANYWHERE FROM ONCE EVERY 6 MONTHS TO 6 TIMES IN 1 WEEK. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH IF I DRIVE WITH BOTH FEET IN TRAFFIC AND MAINTAIN ABOUT 800-1000 RMPS AT ALL TIMES IT DOESN'T DO THIS, HOWEVER THIS CANNOT BE DONE ALL THE TIME ESPECIALLY WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE LARGE VEHICLE QUICKLY OR TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION. NOTHING HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY DEALERSHIP AS NO CODES ARE THROWN. I ALSO OWN A OBD2 READER AND NO CODES HAVE EVER LISTED UNLESS ITS TIME TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS. SEVERAL DIFFERENT MECHANICS, FORUMS AND BRAINSTORMING HAS NOT FIGURED IT OUT. I HAVE REPLACED MOSTLY EVERYTHING WITH EXCEPTION TO A NEW TRANSMISSION AND COMPUTER. MOSTLY EVERYTHING INCLUDING WIRES AND VACUUM LINES AND GASKETS HAVE BEEN REPLACED DUE TO MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS FROM EVERYTHING ELSE THAT HAS GONE WRONG WITH IT. I HAVE PUT ABOUT $10K INTO NEW PARTS FOR THIS VEHICLE. I BOUGHT IT WITH 60K MILES ON IT AND IT NOW HAS 117K, ITS A DAILY DRIVER WITH 28 MILES OF TRAVEL 5 DAYS A WEEK.

Engine
Filed Jan 18, 2017194,000 milesMO

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ACROSS THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,000.

Engine
Filed Jan 13, 2017195,000 milesTN

ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE ENGAGES AT VARIOUS AND UNPREDICTABLE SPEEDS AND AT ANY GIVEN TIME. IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND SHOWS NO CODE AFTERWARDS. A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY FORD. I HAVE FOUND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE BUT I CAN FIND NO INDICATION THAT FORD HAS BEEN WILLING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. WHEN ASKED FOR THE DATE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED I AM ENTERING THE DATE OF COMPLAINT BECAUSE THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. NO CODES DOES NOT MEAN THE VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE ISSUES. FORD NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE....RECALL AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Engine
Filed Nov 7, 201680,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND AFTER A LOUD ALARM SOUND, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS FAILING. THE FAILURE HAD REOCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Engine
Filed Oct 25, 2016135,000 milesKS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIGOROUSLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 18, 2016124,000 milesIL

"TAKATA RECALL" THERE IS A LOUD VIBRATION COMING FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF DASHBOARD. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN TO BE INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD THERE IS A LEAK IN MY AIR BAG AND THAT UPON COLLISION THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY.

Power Train
Filed Oct 17, 2016107,000 milesWI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE OSC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT SEVERAL COMPONENTS IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 107,000.

Engine
Filed Oct 17, 2016FL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING INDICATOR RANDOMLY FLASHED. THE VEHICLE'S SPEED REDUCED AND STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MANUFACTURER'S MASTER MECHANIC FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Steering
Filed Jul 9, 2016FL

I HAVE A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER 4X2 AND MY PROBLEM STARTED AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2010. IN 2011 I WAS IN TAMPA, FL AFTER GASSING UP I WENT TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO SARASOTA FORD IN SARASOTA, FL WHERE I LIVE. THAT'S THE FIRST TIME NOW THE SECOND TIME I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK AT 4:30 AM IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER OF 2014 I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND WENT TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF. THE THIRD EVENT HAPPENED ON FRIDAY JULY 8, 2016 AT 4: 28 AM IN MY DRIVEWAY I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK AS I WENT TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF. I HAVE HAD TO MISS TWO DAYS OF WORK BY USING PTO/PAID TIME OFF WHICH IS MY VACATION TIME DUE TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER CONTINUALLY BREAKING OFF. SARASOTA FORD TOLD ME THAT THE SHIFT LEVER HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED SO THEY HAD TO LOCATE A USED PART FOR THE LAST REPAIR. I HAVE FILED TWO COMPLAINTS WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO WHICH THEY WILL NOT DISCLOSE ANY FINDINGS OR OTHER RELATED COMPLAINTS ONLY THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS. I HAVE HAD SARASOTA FORD CHARGE ME FOR A NEW PART THEN TAKE SOME MONEY OFF AFTER I FOUND OUT IT WAS A USED PART TO WHICH THEY NEVER NOTIFIED OR ASKED ME IF IT WAS OK TO PUT USED PARTS ON MY VEHICLE. THE SALES MANAGER BILL GODFREY LIED TO ME WHEN I ASKED FOR COPIES OF MY PRIOR INVOICES IN REFERENCE TO THIS ONGOING ISSUE. HE STATED THAT THE RECORDS WERE NOT ON SITE WHEN IN FACT THEY WERE AS I BELIEVE ONE OF THE FI

Electrical System
Filed Jun 29, 2016140,000 milesTN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE WARNING LIGHT FLASHED AND THE VEHICLE DRASTICALLY REDUCED SPEED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO COAST THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

Engine
Filed Jun 6, 201686,900 milesFL

MY 2006 FORD EXPEDITION'S "ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE" INITIATED AND ALERTED ME WHILE I WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN COMPLETELY AND LOSING ALL POWER. MY MAIN ISSUE/CONCERN WITH THIS IS THAT I LOST STEERING AND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF BRAKING POWER. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ON A SIDE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER OUT OF HARM'S WAY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START A COUPLE OF TRIES LATER, AND I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE SHOP SAFELY, WHICH WAS OVER AN HOUR AWAY. I CANNOT HELP BUT BE GRATEFUL FOR GETTING HOME SAFELY, BUT AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THESE VEHICLES EXPERIENCING SUCH ISSUES AS THEY TRAVERSE MAJOR THOROUGHFARES, ESPECIALLY ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AROUND 70MPH. THIS POTENTIALLY POSED VERY IMPACTFUL CONSEQUENCES AND PUTS MYSELF, FRIENDS/FAMILY TRAVELING WITH ME, AND OTHER MOTORISTS.

Engine
Filed Jun 2, 2016120,000 milesFL

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH AND ON A CITY STREET AT 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY WARNING SHUTS OFF AND GOES INTO ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE, THE VEHICLE STILL HAS BRAKING AND STEERING AND AFTER TURNING IGNITION KEY TO OFF THEN ON IT RESTARTS AND DRIVES FINE. THIS VEHICLE HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT .

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed May 6, 2016135,168 milesPA

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON 2 LANE ROAD THE TRUCK ACTED AS IF IT HAD RUN OUT OF GAS. I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO A PARKING LOT AT A STORE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. THANKFULLY THERE WAS NOT OPPOSING TRAFFIC OR I WOULD HAVE STOPPED IN MY LANE AND BLOCKED TRAFFIC.

Structure › Body
Filed May 6, 2016135,378 milesPA

PAINT BUBBLING/BLISTERING UP ON BACK LIFT GATE.

Engine
Filed Mar 9, 2016158,307 milesLA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, JERKED, AND STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE REPEATEDLY SLOW DOWN AND ACCELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,307.

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 7, 2016126,000 milesNM

HAVE HAD AN A/C PROBLEMS OF THE COMPRESSOR GOING OUT 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 AND 2016. A/C MAKES A NOISE IN THE BACK END ON PASSENGER SIDE. THEN IT BLOWS WARM AIR. ONLY TWICE DID IT LEAK CONDENSATION ON THE FLOOR BOARDS. HAVE ONLY HAD 2 OF THE COMPRESSOR REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY AND THE REST HAVE BEEN OUT OF POCKET AT $800-$1200. I HAVE CALLED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS; NO HELP. NO RECALLS AND NO TSB'S. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY A FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPT. FOR ALL A/C REPAIRS. WHAT IS THE PROBLEMS?

Engine
Filed Jan 12, 2016115,000 milesTX

WHILE TAKING MY KIDS TO DAYCARE THE ENGINE FAIL SAFE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. I WAS SITTING AT A LIGHT WAITING TO GO STRAIGHT UNDER A BRIDGE AND AT THIS PARTICULAR LIGHT ONLY ONE LANE CAN GO STRAIGHT SINCE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND I COULD NOT MOVE THIS CAUSED MAJOR BACKUP. LUCKILY THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE A FEW CARS BEHIND AND HE WAS ABLE TO PUSH ME THROUGH THE LIGHT AND INTO A PARKING LOT. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF SITTING THERE THE TRUCK STARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO GET THEM TO DAYCARE AND CONTINUE ON TO WORK. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE.

Engine
Filed Jan 11, 2016146,000 milesTX

MY VEHICLE HAS COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I HAVE HAD DIAGNOSTIC REPORTS RUN AND THEY DO NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THE FIRST TIME I WAS GOING 45 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A SONIC. I WAITED ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND THE CAR STARTED BACK UP. THE SECOND TIME WAS AT A GAS STATION AND MY CAR WOULD NOT START. I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC RUN AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY BATTERY. I REPLACED THE BATTERY AND MY VEHICLE DIED AGAIN THE NEXT DAY, BUT STARTED BACK UP ONE I LET IT SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES. THIS MORNING I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AT WORK AND IT DIED. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES IT STARTED BACK UP AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPOT. I WENT TO LEAVE FOR LUNCH AND NOW MY VEHICLE WILL NOT START AT ALL. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF I WERE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAR SHUT OFF ON ME LIKE IT HAS DONE OTHER TIMES. I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND THE THOUGHT OF THEM IN THIS CAR DOES NOT MAKE ME FEEL SAFE!!

Engine
Filed Dec 28, 2015110,000 milesGA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FAIL SAFE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE SHIFTED INTO THE PARK POSITION IN ORDER TO BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 16, 2015130,000 milesWA

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN MY ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THERE WAS A BEEP AND A LIGHT CAME ON THAT SAID "ENGINER FAIL SAFE MODE". THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, BUT LUCKILY I STILL HAD FULL MOVEMENT OF MY STEERING WHEEL SO I WAS ABLE TO CHANGE LANES AND GET OFF TO THE SHOULDER. I PANICKED FOR A MOMENT, BUT STARTED THE CAR AND IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. I ATTEMPTED MY DRIVE TO WORK AND MADE IT THERE. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE PROBLEM, BUT I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE. ESPECIALLY WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND MY HUSBAND IS OUT OF TOWN FOR WORK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.

Engine
Filed Nov 5, 201595,962 milesCA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE "ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE" WARNINIG ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER A FEW MINUTES, BUT THE WARNING INDICATOR RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO EXPLAIN THE FAILURE, BUT ASKED TO SEE THE VEHICLE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,962.

Engine
Filed Oct 29, 2015190,000 milesSC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE "ENGINE SAFE FAIL MODE" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.

Engine
Filed Oct 28, 2015120,000 milesCA

I HAVE HAD TWO SITUATIONS WHERE MY SUV ENGINE EXPECTEDLY SHUTS OFF. 1.) WHILE DRIVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC 2.) TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT AFTER PUTTING THE SUV IN PARK, I CAN IMMEDIATE TURN BACK ON.

Engine
Filed Oct 23, 2015141,000 milesGA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND SERVICE VEHICLE SOON WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.

Power Train
Filed Oct 20, 2015134,587 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE SECOND GEAR FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,587.

Structure › Body
Filed Oct 9, 2015ID

THE PAINT ON THE LIFT GATE IS BUBBLING AND PEELING, CAUSED BY A PROBLEM WITH THE ALUMINUM. A PROBLEM THAT FORD WAS AWARE OF BEFORE MY CAR WAS SOLD.

Complaints 1-50 of 299, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 1999
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20270200Routine
202611200Routine
202538610Routine
202479710Routine
202365840Routine
20221171200Routine
20212421240Above average
20204281870Above average
20195261130Above average
20183831420Above average
2017358470Above average
2016217380Above average
2015164360Routine
201472020Routine
201392030Routine
2012118320Routine
201171010Routine
201058010Routine
200928101Fatalities reported
2008146422Fatalities reported
2007215250Above average
2006 — this page299663Fatalities reported
2005315560Above average
20042974151Fatalities reported
20036156363Fatalities reported
20023404692Fatalities reported
200157810955Fatalities reported
2000890111992Fatalities reported
19999469775Fatalities reported
19988367731Fatalities reported
199785397411Fatalities reported
19963010Routine
19951000Routine
19944000Routine
19931000Routine
19911000Routine

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2006 Ford Expedition: questions buyers ask

Is the 2006 Ford Expedition a good car?

It is not among the Expedition years to avoid. Owners filed 299 complaints, against about 270 for a typical Expedition year. The most common complaint is about the engine (47%).

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ford Expedition?

The engine: 141 of the 299 complaints (47%) are about it. Owners most often say it stalls (38%), sets off warning lights on the dash (35%) and loses power (18%). The typical report comes at 85,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Expedition have?

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Apr 7, 2009. The largest, 06E023000, covered 292,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2006 Ford Expedition problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 80,000 miles. For the engine the midpoint is 85,000 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2006 Ford Expedition?

Yes, once. PE08070 ("STEEL WHEEL FRACTURE") was opened Dec 9, 2008 and closed Apr 15, 2009.

Are there service bulletins for the 2006 Ford Expedition?

The manufacturer filed 33 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the engine (7), the transmission (6) and the electrical system (6). A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

3 deaths reported in complaints filed with NHTSA.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Apr 7, 2009. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.