2006 Ford EXPEDITION: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
299 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 263 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 87 of 299 complaints (29.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 103 | 34.4% |
| Braking behavior | 36 | 12.0% |
| Steering behavior | 35 | 11.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 17 | 5.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 2.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 87 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 61 |
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 |
Engine: 87; Engine And Engine Cooling: 61; Electrical System: 29; Vehicle Speed Control: 28; Power Train: 14; Unknown Or Other: 14; Fuel System, Gasoline: 13; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 12
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 22 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 34 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 57 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 68 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 63 |
| 150,000 and above | 19 |
Under 25,000: 22; 25,000 to 49,999: 34; 50,000 to 74,999: 57; 75,000 to 99,999: 68; 100,000 to 149,999: 63; 150,000 and above: 19
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (68). 36 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 46 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2005: 1; 2006: 14; 2007: 15; 2008: 18; 2009: 21; 2010: 34; 2011: 46; 2012: 34; 2013: 25; 2014: 25; 2015: 24; 2016: 15; 2017: 11; 2018: 7; 2019: 3; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 103 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 36 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 35 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10145519 · 2005-12-17 (December 17, 2005)
ABS, ROLL STABILITY CONTROL AND GENERAL BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHTS CAME ON AT TIME OF DELIVERY OF NEW CAR. DEALER "FIXED" PROBLEM. SAME SYMPTOMS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF CAR. DEALER TECHS. CANNOT PROVIDE INFORMATION IF IT IS FAULTY SENSOR OR IF THERE IS, IN FACT A FAULT IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. BRAKES SEEM TO WORK, BUT AM UNWILLING TO TEST ABS/RSC FEATURES WITH KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SYSTEM. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 230 miles reported. Look up ODI 10145519 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10150040 · 2006-02-11 (February 11, 2006)
TIRES ARE BAD. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 12,085 miles reported. Look up ODI 10150040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10152411 · 2006-03-10 (March 10, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON ICE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES LOCK UP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THIS IS HOW THE ADVANCE TRACK BRAKING SYSTEM IS MANUFACTURED.
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10152411 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10154085 · 2006-03-20 (March 20, 2006)
CONSUMER FEELS THE 2006 EXPEDITION HORN HAS A SAFETY ISSUE. CONSUMER MUST HIT HORN IN THE EXACT SPOT OR HORN WILL NOT SOUND. *TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10154085 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10154144 · 2006-03-28 (March 28, 2006)
2006 EXPEDITION HORN MUST BE HIT IN EXACTLY THE SPOT WHERE THE HORN SYMBOL IS LOCATED, ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL/AIR BAG CENTER. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TS *NM UPDATED 03/20/06. *JB UPDATED 05/30/06
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10154144 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10156067 · 2006-04-25 (April 25, 2006)
PROBLEM: FORD DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND THE FORD DEALER INSTALLED SATELLITE RADIO DO NOT WORK WITH THE DUAL PLAY (BACK SEAT SHOULD BE ABLE TO WATCH A MOVIE WHILE FRONT SEAT GETS TO LISTEN TO SATELLITE RADIO). WE FOUND OUT THROUGH OUR 2 WEEKS OF (THE PHONE RUN AROUND) INVESTIGATION THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR 2 YEARS. WE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT EVERYTHING FORD HAS WITH DUAL PLAY THE DVD/CD FACTORY ENTERTAINMENT DOESN'T WORK WITH SATELLITE RADIO, NAVIGATION SYSTEM, IPOD INTERFACE ECT. FORD HAS TOLD US THAT IT IS OUR PROB…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10156067 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10156104 · 2006-04-25 (April 25, 2006)
THE VEHICLE (2006 FORD EXPEDITION - EDDIE BAUER) HAS HAD FOR THE LAST 8 MONTHS OF PURCHASING IT, GRINDING NOISE TO THE START WHEN IT DOES START AND THIS HAPPENS ABOUT 4-5 TIMES A WEEK, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW RATTLES AND SCREECHES WHEN ROLLED UP AND DOWN, THE BACK SEATS RATTLE, THE BACK GLASS LEAKS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE SHOP A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES AND WAS WORKED ON THE SECOND TIME AND AFTER THAT THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM ANY MORE BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. THEY DON'T, WON'T OR WANT TO WORK ON IT ANYMORE. WE WANT A REPLACEMENT …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10156104 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10157176 · 2006-05-10 (May 10, 2006)
1. FREQUENT HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE ON COLD START-UP. 2. LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND FEEL VEHICLE SHUDDER IN REVERSE UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10157176 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V310000 · Tires:Tread/Belt
Reported: 2005-07-06 (July 6, 2005)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗05V520000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Reported: 2005-11-09 (November 9, 2005)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗