2006 Ford Expedition problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (66) · Engine And Engine Cooling (49) · Vehicle Speed Control (28)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
263 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (33)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2024-07-24 · TSB 24-2188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2219 to update the parts list and service procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel a
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Power Train 2022-06-21 · TSB 22-2219 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedure
Wheels 2020-10-16 · TSB 20-2307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 vehicles equipped with tod transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedur
Structure 2020-07-13 · TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. some 2000 and newer ford/lincoln/mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition
Showing the 6 most recent of 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-01-08 · Suspension“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 a…”
2023-08-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:evaporative Emissions:canister · 70,000 mi“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 no…”
2023-04-21 · Power Train · 222,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 vehicl…”
2022-10-20 · Engine · 130,000 mi“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) s…”
2021-12-11 · Seat Belts · 🔥 fire“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 ge…”
2020-01-20 · Engine“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.…”
2019-07-15 · Engine · 245,000 mi“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 t…”
2019-05-15 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“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…”
2019-04-23 · Visibility/Wiper · 178,000 mi“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…”
2018-11-21 · Unknown Or Other · 253,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.