Ford / Expedition / 2006
2006 Ford Expedition problems
Owners have filed 395 complaints about the 2006 Ford Expedition with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 22% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 20%.
Complaints395
Crashes28
Fires6
Injuries38
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Engine 22.0% · 87
Engine and engine cooling 20.0% · 79
Electrical system 8.1% · 32
Vehicle speed control 7.3% · 29
Power train 5.6% · 22
Structure 4.8% · 19
Air bags 4.1% · 16
Fuel system, gasoline 3.8% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 28 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire, 38 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 23 model years of the Ford Expedition in this data, 2006 sits 13th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 8 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 82,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. The vin was unavailable. Engine · reported at 99,000 miles
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 · reported at 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the entire instrument panel illuminated. This failure occurred six times over a period of six months. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. Engine · reported at 123,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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