Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Ford Expedition has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 299 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V520000 WIPER MOTOR GREASE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V310000 TIRES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 87 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 75 complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 29 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Structure 19 complaints
Of the 299 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 299 complaints, owners report 24 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Ford Expedition has numerous issues, particularly with engine and cooling systems, electrical components, and vehicle speed control. The high incidence of engine-related complaints and significant recalls affecting lighting, wipers, and fuel systems contribute to a less favorable ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | very common |
| Electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Windshield wiper motor | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Fuel system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Replace transmission fluid
- Change brake fluid regularly
- Inspect timing belt at intervals
- Rotate and balance tires
- Inspect and replace wiper blades
- Regular oil and filter changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent engine misfires
- Erratic vehicle speed control
- Burning smell under the hood
- Illuminated check engine light
- Unusual noises while idling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.