2006 Ford Expedition Reliability
The 2006 Ford Expedition has 299 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine & cooling. Compared with nearby Expedition model years (2004–2008), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Expedition's typical year, while the 2008 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
299
NHTSA owner complaints
6
Recall campaigns
19
Complaints citing a crash
6
Complaints citing a fire
2006 Ford Expedition complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 model year, filed between 2005 and 2024. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 87 | 29% |
| Engine & cooling | 75 | 25% |
| Electrical system | 32 | 11% |
| Speed control / throttle | 29 | 10% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 22 | 7% |
| Body structure | 19 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 17 | 6% |
| Air bags | 16 | 5% |
2006 Ford Expedition recalls
6 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2006 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V310000 | Jul 6, 2005 | Tires — tread/belt | 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. |
| 05V520000 | Nov 9, 2005 | Visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / motor | 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. |
| 06E023000 | Mar 13, 2006 | Exterior lighting — headlights | 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 conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps,… |
| 06E056000 | Jun 13, 2006 | Fuel system | 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 design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube… |
| 06E064000 | Jul 17, 2006 | Exterior lighting | Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108,… |
| 09E012000 | Apr 7, 2009 | Exterior lighting | 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 conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety… |
How the 2006 compares with nearby Expedition years
Verdicts compare these Expedition model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 297 | 4 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2005 | 315 | 5 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2006 (this page) | 299 | 6 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2007 | 215 | 2 | Service brakes | Solid |
| 2008 | 146 | 4 | Body structure | Better year |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2006 Ford Expedition
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Engine & cooling: look for coolant leaks or low coolant, watch the temperature gauge on a long test drive, and check for overheating history.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Throttle and speed control: check for surging, hesitation or a reduced-power warning, and test cruise control.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 6 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2006 Ford Expedition reliability FAQ
Is the 2006 Ford Expedition reliable?
The 2006 Ford Expedition has 299 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine & cooling. Compared with nearby Expedition model years (2004–2008), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Expedition's typical year, while the 2008 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2006 Ford Expedition problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Ford Expedition are engine (87), engine & cooling (75), electrical system (32), speed control / throttle (29). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2006 Ford Expedition have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2006 Ford Expedition, including 05V310000 (tires — tread/belt) and 05V520000 (visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / motor). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2006 Ford Expedition compare with the 2005 and 2007 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2005 has 315 complaints and 5 recalls (avoid); the 2007 has 215 complaints and 2 recalls (solid). The 2006 has 299 complaints and 6 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2006 Ford Expedition?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2006 Expedition, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.