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2006 Ford Expedition Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Ford Expedition, 7% of all 299 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Expedition model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 86,900 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
22
7% of 299
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
86,900 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Expedition transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 10, 2006, latest Apr 21, 2023.

2006 Ford Expedition transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2006Jul 2007Apr 2011Jul 2012Apr 2014Jun 2016Feb 2018
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Apr 2023; peak Apr 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Ford Expedition

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Expedition model year

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

  1. 200544 (14%)
  2. 200622 (7%)
  3. 200727 (13%)
  4. 200814 (10%)
  5. 20094 (14%)
  6. 201010 (17%)
  7. 201121 (30%)
  8. 201264 (54%)
  9. 201343 (47%)
  10. 201434 (47%)
  11. 201529 (18%)
  12. 201636 (17%)
  13. 201751 (14%)
  14. 2018146 (39%)
  15. 2019219 (44%)
  16. 2020260 (63%)
  17. 2021110 (47%)
  18. 202215 (13%)
  19. 202311 (17%)
  20. 20245 (7%)
  21. 20255 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Expedition have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Ford Expedition, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 86,900 miles.
Which Ford Expedition year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2020 Ford Expedition has the most transmission complaints (260), compared with 22 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Ford Expedition?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Expedition is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.