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2006 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

NHTSA has 180 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Ford Expedition, 60% of all 299 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 21 Expedition model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 86,900 miles.

Engine complaints
180
60% of 299
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
86,900 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Expedition engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 10, 2006, latest Jan 8, 2024.

2006 Ford Expedition engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter112006 Q22008 Q42010 Q22011 Q42013 Q22014 Q42016 Q22018 Q3
180 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q2 to 2024 Q1; peak 2011 Q4 (11).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Ford Expedition

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Expedition model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005159 (50%)
  2. 2006180 (60%)
  3. 200740 (19%)
  4. 200820 (14%)
  5. 20093 (11%)
  6. 20109 (16%)
  7. 201118 (25%)
  8. 201228 (24%)
  9. 201317 (18%)
  10. 201414 (19%)
  11. 201542 (26%)
  12. 201653 (25%)
  13. 201758 (16%)
  14. 2018126 (34%)
  15. 2019142 (28%)
  16. 202064 (15%)
  17. 202166 (28%)
  18. 202218 (16%)
  19. 202313 (20%)
  20. 202413 (17%)
  21. 20253 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Expedition have engine problems?
NHTSA has 180 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Ford Expedition, 60% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 86,900 miles.
Which Ford Expedition year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Ford Expedition has the most engine complaints (180), compared with 180 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Ford Expedition?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Expedition is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.