The Lemon Index2006 Ford Expedition.
The 2006 Ford Expedition is about average by owner complaints: 69 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 105, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 14 mpg combined. The best Ford Expedition year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 299 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Ford Expedition year. 2006 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 55K to 109K miles on the car (262 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 82K–130K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 61K–135K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 64K–113K miles
Recalls 6
- lights 2009
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.
- lights 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
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.
Show all 6 recalls
- lights 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- visibility 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.
- tires 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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 33 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal
- Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise
- When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4L 3v or 6.8L 3v engine, spark plug boots may be…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedSteel wheel fracture2008–2009
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side — · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
1. Frequent horrible grinding noise on cold start-up. 2. Loud clunking noise and feel vehicle shudder in reverse under light acceleration.
2006 Ford Expedition owner · NHTSA complaint 10157176
More owner reports
Tail gate corrosion roof corrosion hood corrosion 2006 Expedition 26,000 miles.
NHTSA complaint 10259382
I have a 2006 Ford Expedition that has bubbling and peeling paint on the hood and back hatch.
NHTSA complaint 10267600
Quick answers
Is the 2006 Ford Expedition reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 105; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Expedition year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2006 Ford Expedition problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (30%), body structure (13%) and brakes (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Expedition have?
6 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Ford Expedition get?
14 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2006 Ford Expedition problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 55,000 and 109,200 miles. The middle report was at 80,000 miles, from 262 complaints.
Does the 2006 Ford Expedition have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2006 Ford Expedition cost in fuel a year?
About $4600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2006 Ford Expedition have?
5.4L 8-cyl.
What Ford Expedition year is better than the 2006?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2012 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works