2006 Ford Expedition
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 299
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 299 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 853 |
| 1998 | 836 |
| 1999 | 946 |
| 2000 | 890 |
| 2001 | 578 |
| 2002 | 340 |
| 2003 | 615 |
| 2004 | 296 |
| 2005 | 315 |
| 2006 | 299 |
| 2007 | 215 |
| 2008 | 146 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 164 |
| 2016 | 216 |
| 2017 | 357 |
| 2018 | 376 |
| 2019 | 503 |
| 2020 | 410 |
| 2021 | 236 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
29% · 87 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving on a two lane highway, fm 185. I was driving northeast while the other driver was somewhat stopped heading west, trying to turn south onto cattle drive. The other driver was stopped at an intersection awaiting to turn left.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-04
Also filed under Air bags and structure
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-08
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and suspension
Engine and engine cooling
26% · 79 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
Electrical system
11% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing horn and interior/under dash.
Show complaint excerpts
Vehicle had been displaying the low air pressure light and the check engine light ( Smog control). Tires were checked and found to be properly inflated, all fluids, filters, etc, were checked and found to be in working order.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-30
I bought a 2006 Ford Expedition and 3 months later while my dad was driving it accelerated by it self and my dad die in the accident caused by unexpected acceleration of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-11
Vehicle speed control
10% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Power train
7% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-07-13Tires05V310000 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.
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…
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2005-11-22Visibility05V520000 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.
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…
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2006-05-09Exterior lighting06E023000 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…
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.
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2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 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…
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.
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2008-12-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-15 Steel wheel fracture
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…
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.
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Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 87 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 79 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 32 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 05V310000 · Tires
- Recall 05V520000 · Visibility
- Recall 06E023000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2006 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Ford Expedition is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Expedition?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Expedition have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.