TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FAIL SAFE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE SHIFTED INTO THE PARK POSITION IN ORDER TO BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
2006 ford Expedition engine problems
moderate 131 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
131
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS. THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE APPR…
COMPLAINT FILED REGARDING A PERSONALLY OWNED 2006 FORD EXPEDITION XLT, OWNED FROM 2/2010 TO PRESENT (12/2010)> THREE SEPARATE INSTANCES WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE "FAILSAFE MODE" WARNING LIGHTS AND ALL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL:STEERING, BRAKES, ACCELERATION, ETC. OCCURRED/ RANDOMLY DURING THIS PERIOD OF OWNERSHIP WITH NO APPARENT REASON. VEHICLE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. ALL INSTANCES OF THE CO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH. THE WARNING LIGHT STARTED TO ILLUMINATE AND SHOWED THAT THE ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE HAD ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PREVIOUSLY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT COULD NOT FIND A FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEALER FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICL…
MY TRUCK WENT INTO FAIL SAFE MODE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCK TO STOP SUDDENLY WITH NO POWER TO ACCELERATE BUT THE ENGINE STILL RUNS. THIS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST BE CRUSHED BY A TRACTOR TRAILER BEHIND ME. I HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN IN THE CAR TOO!! *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE SAFETY MODE FAILURE WARNING LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS …
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND SUV JUST SHUTS DOWN, WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. *TR
I PURCHASED A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION IN APRIL OF '06, BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER OF '06 MY ENGINE BEGAN STALLING. THE CONSEQUENCES INCLUDED LOSS OF BRAKING POWER, FREEZING OF STEERING, VEHICLE SLOWING WITH NO CONTROL. I BROUGHT THIS TO MY DEALERS ATTENTION ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AS THE PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED THROUGHOUT 2007. I AM VERY CONCERNED OF THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2006 ford Expedition?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 131 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
Some links on this page are affiliate links.