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 accelerating, the truck takes off very slowly and the gears dont kick in on time. when the gas light comes on , the truck begins to function well. but as soon as i put gas again. it feels like the truck is going to fall apart. the driver door gets stuck when trying to open from the inside. the back door on the left does not open from the outside. the gear handle can be moved up and down while the truck is not turned on. please help!!
The worst 2006 Ford Expedition problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Engine162
- Electrical32
- Acceleration29
- Fuel system24
- Transmission22
- Body19
- Brakes17
- Airbags16
- Steering14
- Wheels10
- Tires6
- Driver assistance5
- Visibility5
- Seat belts4
- Locks2
- Suspension2
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Ford Expedition
Stalling 78Check engine light 38Loss of power 29No deployment 12Power steering loss 12Engine failure 11Brake failure 7Grinding brakes 6Fire or smoke 6Door locks 5Jerking 5
Trouble codes owners of the 2006 Ford Expedition mention
P0022 2
Recalls 2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 05V520000 · Recall details
Tires: tread/belt
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 05V310000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 2006 Ford Expedition
Defect investigations
Steel wheel fracture
Ford special service vehicle (ssv) expeditions use a steel full face wheel design similar to that investigated in pe03009, rq04007, ea04034 (crown victoria police interceptor) and pe03026 (gm pickups and suvs).a total of 8,251 ssvs (2.2% of total production) were produced within model years 2004-2006 and sold primarily for use by state, federal, and municipal law enforcement (le) agencies.ford stipulates that the subject vehicles are not suitable for high speed or pursuit operations and also identified a 2004 national institute for justice vehicle evaluation report which also acknowledges this limitation. The full face wheel is fabricated from two pieces: a stamped outer wheel disc and a formed rim.the two pieces, which together comprise the outer bead seat, are joined together with a circumferential weld.a cyclic bending moment occurs in the outer bead seat area as the wheel rotates, resulting in fatigue stresses in the weld's heat affected zone that can lead to fracturing (cracking) of the rim material.because the failure occurs under the outboard tire bead, air leakage may not readily occur when the rim cracks, dependent on how well the bead seals on the rim.if multiple cracks grow undetected and suddenly join into a single large crack, the wheel's structure can become compromised leading to rapid air loss.a rapid air loss, especially at higher speed, may lead to a crash. Ford responded to odi's january 5, 2009 information request (ir) on february 24.ford's response acknowledges a number of wheel fractures on the ssvs.however, based on its assessment of the pertinent factors, it concludes that the condition does not represent an unreasonable risk to safety.the lack of reports of rapid air loss, no alleged crashes, and their assessment that a cracked wheel can be detected through slow, repeated air loss or vibration, were the bases for ford's conclusion.ford discusses the results of a study it performed on wheels returned from le field use, design revisions it made to the subject wheel, and the outcome of durability testing it conducted on the old and new wheel designs. The counts shown above include a duplicate odi and ford report; the ford counts are unique vehicles alleging wheel fracture(s).some warranty claims involved more than one wheel replacement.although the subject vehicles have been in service for a longer period of time than vehicles investigated in the previous investigations of two-piece wheel fracture, odi did not identify any allegations of crashes, rapid air loss events due to wheel fractures or allegations of effects on vehicle control or stability, as were the cases in past investigations where safety recalls were conducted to replace affected wheels.the agency agrees that the ssv is not suitable for pursuit or high speed usage, reducing the potential for crashes or loss of control incidents to be caused by the alleged defect. Ford implemented a 'shot peening' process in june 2006 which reduced the wheel's surface stress and significantly improved its durability, and odi is unaware of any failures of shot peened wheels (service part number 7l1z-1015-b).ford's testing showed a slightly reduced durability for the non-shot peened wheels when 'lt' instead of ford approved 'p' metric type tires are used. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by further c
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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Ford Expedition 33
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable...
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
- Grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may...
- When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4L 3v or 6.8L 3v engine, spark plug boots may be provided in...
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 RPM, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from...
2006 Ford Expedition fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 |
| 5.4L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 |
What 2006 Ford Expedition owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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 to restart the vehicle and safely to his destination. The fence sustained severe damage as a result of the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
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 occasion the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not drivable. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
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 money on this only to realize has had the same issue with previous owners and they for some reason were too embarrassed to report it but I'm not and I'm sick of dumping money into this damb thing!
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.
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 temperature switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 245,000.
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
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 was 178,000.
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.
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Questions about the 2006 Ford Expedition
Is the 2006 Ford Expedition reliable?
Owners have filed 299 complaints about the 2006 Ford Expedition, 1.4 times a typical Expedition model year.
What is the 2006 Ford Expedition year score?
The 2006 Ford Expedition scores 63 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford Expedition: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ford Expedition?
Engine and cooling, with 162 complaints, typically around 86,900 miles. Next is electrical (32).
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Expedition have?
2 recalls, covering visibility and tires.
What year does the Ford Expedition have bad engine?
The Ford Expedition model years with the most engine complaints are 1999 (274 complaints), 2003 (171 complaints) and 2006 (162 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Ford Expedition get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Ford Expedition range from 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.4L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 12 city and 17 highway.
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