2006 Ford Expedition recalls and problems

The 2006 Ford Expedition has 2 safety recalls and 299 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
299
Crashes / fires
19 / 6
Injuries / deaths
24 / 3

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Ford Expedition vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Ford Expedition recalls

Recall 05V-520: Visibility

Reported Nov 9, 2005 · 199,942 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 05V-310: Tires

Reported Jul 6, 2005 · 10,061 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2006 Ford Expedition problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine87
Engine and Engine Cooling79
Electrical System32
Vehicle Speed Control29
Power Train22
Structure19
Air Bags16
Fuel System, Gasoline15
Unknown or Other14
Steering14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11
Wheels10

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 12
  • Structure › Body — 9
  • Air Bags › Frontal — 6
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 3
  • Electrical System › Horn — 2
  • Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 2
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Ford Expedition complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Jan 8, 2024
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…
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 70,000 miles · reported Aug 21, 2023
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 Bags · at 222,000 miles · reported Apr 21, 2023
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…
Engine · at 130,000 miles · reported Oct 20, 2022
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…
Seat Belts · reported Dec 11, 2021
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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Expedition have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Ford Expedition: 05V-520 (visibility), 05V-310 (tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners report engine problems most often (87 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (79). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.