Does the 2006 Ford Expedition have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Ford Expedition, the most recent reported on November 9, 2005 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Expedition?

Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (87 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (75).

How many 2006 Ford Expedition complaints mention a crash or fire?

19 of 299 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 24 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Ford Expedition recalls and problems

2 recalls and 299 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford Expedition.

recalls

299

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Ford Expedition recalls

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor

NHTSA campaign 05V520000 · reported November 9, 2005 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 199,942 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Tires: tread/belt

NHTSA campaign 05V310000 · reported July 6, 2005 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 10,061 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: Over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine87
Engine and engine cooling75
Electrical system32
Vehicle speed control29
Power train22
Structure19
Air bags16
Fuel system, gasoline15
Steering14
Unknown or other14

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 8, 2024 · Engine
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…

Aug 21, 2023 · Fuel system, gasoline · 70,000 miles
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…

Apr 21, 2023 · Air bags · 222,000 miles · crash reported
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…

Oct 20, 2022 · Engine · 130,000 miles
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…

Dec 11, 2021 · Seat belts · fire reported
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…

Expedition model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	1	615	57	36
2004	0	297	49	15
2005	0	315	20	6
2006	2	299	19	6
2007	2	215	8	5
2008	3	146	24	2
2009	1	28	2	0

Across all years, the 2000 Expedition has the most complaints (890). All Ford Expedition years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Ford Expedition have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Ford Expedition, the most recent reported on November 9, 2005 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Expedition?: Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (87 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (75).
How many 2006 Ford Expedition complaints mention a crash or fire?: 19 of 299 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 24 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 8, 2024.