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2006 Ford Expedition repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 59 repairs.
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2006 Ford Expedition repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 55 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Expedition

Engine not specified

Ford Expedition in Arkansas, United States
Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

104000 mi

US $2400
Antilock brake system failure - $2400.00+ to replace wiring harness 
Ford Expedition in Illinois, United States
Jul 2014 - Jan 2015
Jul 2014

70000 mi

US $600
Both front wheel bearings needed to be replace. But, as the rotor and caliper needed to be removed, and this presented difficulty to the tch, I ended up having to foot the bill for brakes and rotors and caliper(s). This, when the bearings 
Jan 2015

US $800
Brake lines corroded, catastrophic failure avoided. All brake lines replace from master cylinder, to ABS, to wheels. 

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2006 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford Expedition in Florida, United States
Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017

215000 mi

US $600
Catalytic converter 
Ford Expedition in California, United States
Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
Apr 2014

76000 mi

US $680
Engine was misfiring under load. Had the plugs and one coil replaced. High cost due to plugs breaking off in head (known issue with 5.4l). Problem solved. 
Ford Expedition in Florida, United States
Jan 2016 - Sep 2016
Jul 2016

105300 mi

US $100
Both front hubs needed replacing, a common problem with these 
Ford Expedition in Georgia, United States
Oct 2015 - Mar 2018
Sep 2016

145000 mi
Had to repair heat/ ac blend door failure. It remained open and we had no AC. I cut the opening to allow access thru behind the glove box area, and taped the door closed. Cleaned throttle body. Had engine go into limp mode, wrench light was on. 
Apr 2017

153000 mi

US $850
car stalled on road. Towed to shop. Diagnosed as fuel pump in tank. Had to be drained also. Paid for refilling. 
Jan 2018

158000 mi

US $100
replaced battery, dead cell only 1year old 
Ford Expedition in Georgia, United States
Feb 2013 - Feb 2014
Mar 2013

106000 mi

US $1400
Oil pressure was low from weak oil pump and tensioners were bad. Timing chain broke so replaced all parts and cam phaser 
Feb 2014

117000 mi
Car through similar code to problem before. Next step would be changing oil pump and both cam phasers 
Ford Expedition in Texas, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 Ran into the unknown to me but big problem of the spark plug issue. Price to fix was to range between $500 and $5000. We Traded it off for a Sienna 
Ford Expedition in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012

115000 mi

US $8200
variable cam issues took to Dealer they said that they thought the camshaft/camshaft seals may have had damage would have to take engine apart to see IF that was problem 600-1000$ then if it was the problem 7500$ engine replacement. 
Ford Expedition in Texas, United States
May 2016 - Sep 2017
Oct 2016

101000 mi

US $3500
Ford broken sparkplugs from 100,000 mile tune up. Recommend doing research prior to changing plugs. $300 job cost over $3500. 

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2006 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Ford Expedition in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2016 - Sep 2021
Aug 2016

121300 mi

US $1200
Both rocker panels showing signs of rust. Wanted it fixed right. Panels cut out and new metal installed, rust resistant coating added before painting. 
Jun 2017

124000 mi

US $167
4 way fan switch only worked on high. Switch replaced and AC was topped off with freon. 
Jul 2017

124000 mi

US $945
Compressor failure. Total of parts installed was $525; compressor was an aftermarket compressor with 2-year warranty. Compressor from Ford would have added @$400 to this repair. 
Nov 2017

124000 mi

US $165
Brake line ruptured while driving. 
Ford Expedition in Rhode Island, United States
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
Oct 2016

75000 mi

US $850
Wheel bearings in both rear wheels required replacement 
Ford Expedition in Florida, United States
Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016

195000 mi

US $900
Replaced timing chain, chain tensioners, cam phasers, VCT solenoids and valve cover gaskets. Common problem for these engines. Poor design and 12 hours to repair. 
Ford Expedition in Maine, United States
- Dec 2008
Feb 2008

32000 mi
Transfer case motor to shift into 4X4 high replaced under warranty 
Dec 2008

44000 mi

US $375
Cracked seal & "in-between gasket" replaced. Had been causing overflow from transmission into transfer case. Also degreased transfer case during reassembly. 
Ford Expedition in Ohio, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

119000 mi

US $17
Relay for air suspension failed 
Feb 2018

122000 mi

US $140
Alternator failed and was replaced. 
Ford Expedition in New York, United States
Sep 2009 - Nov 2011
Jun 2009

40500 mi
Replaced stock nav radio with aftermarket. Stock Nav radio does not work with ford OEM sat radio kit and harness adapters are not available. DO NOT BUY 2006 and older expedition with factory nav, a nightmare if you want to upgrade! 
Sep 2009

44000 mi

US $100
Replaced fuel filter, airfilter, seat air filters, and PCV tube. Performed myself. I perform oil changes every 3k. 
Nov 2009

46000 mi

US $600
Bad coil on plug, replaced coil on plug, all 7 COP boots and all plugs. Shop performed work, it was cold and not much time. 
Mar 2010

51000 mi

US $250
Installed TPS sensors to stop the warnings. 
Ford Expedition in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2015 - Apr 2018
Jul 2016

103740 mi

C $666
ABS-related 
Mar 2017

108500 mi

C $120
cam sensor 
Ford Expedition in Texas, United States
May 2013 - Nov 2020
Nov 2013

140000 mi

US $385
Replaced bad drivers side catalytic converter, which was causing a P9040 emissions code and Check Engine Light. 
Jul 2016

165000 mi

US $671
Loud ticking noise coming from the engine. Check engine light came on. Spark plug on #1 cylinder had backed out enough to blow-by and cook the coil pack. Schrader valve leaking freon. 
Ford Expedition in Indiana, United States
Feb 2013 - Apr 2014
Sep 2013

100000 mi

US $100
catalytic converter (right bank)plugged and kept optimal performance in bad shape. I removed it, and replaced it and that solved the problem. 
Ford Expedition in Virginia, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

104000 mi

US $700
Had a tune-up and fuel injection treatment done. Just plugs and fuel treatment. 
Ford Expedition in Michigan, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2016
Sep 2012

44000 mi

US $22
Corrosion on battery 
May 2013

47500 mi

US $50
Drivers window fell out of track.  Passenger side rear door window switch replaced. 
Dec 2013

52000 mi

US $80
Replaced Battery 
Jan 2015

48000 mi

US $100
Drivers side window regulator failed 
Nov 2015

59600 mi
Replaced window regulator 
Ford Expedition in Missouri, United States
Jun 2013 - Apr 2017
Jul 2015

125000 mi

US $63
#5 and 6 cylinders miss-fire, replaced plugs and coils. 
Apr 2016

133000 mi

US $20
Replaced low beam bulbs. Installed driving lamps. 
Aug 2016

138000 mi

US $45
replaced #3 coil pack. 
Sep 2016

140000 mi

US $59
Front end repainted due to peeling paint. 
Ford Expedition in Florida, United States
Apr 2014 - Jul 2015
May 2014

178000 mi

US $1600
Transmission had to be rebuilt for the second time. 
Sep 2014

183000 mi

US $400
The front passenger side of the car kept leaning. Turning the steering wheel became difficult because the tire touched the car. Suspension bag needed to be replaced. This bag was replaced two years ago. 
Nov 2014

186000 mi
Transmission had been repaired for a second time but continued not to work properly. 
Apr 2015

200000 mi
Alternator was replaced Transmission needed repair 
Ford Expedition in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
Feb 2015

130300 mi

US $250
stalling out, possible VCT. The VCT and phaser had been repaired <2yrs ago. They changed oil and light went off. Stalled again the next day, can limp along ok but suggested repair will be $2K-$4k. 
Apr 2015

132000 mi
same issue as before with VCT and stalling. 
Ford Expedition in Colorado, United States
Sep 2021 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021

120000 mi

US $1000
Replaced compressor and lines Hard or failed start when temperature below 30 degrees. No fuel pressure at rail. Replaced fuel rail sensor and fuel filter. Problem persists. 
Ford Expedition in Michigan, United States
Feb 2014 - Oct 2016
Mar 2014

62000 mi

US $500
Fuel pump driver module corroded. Part replaced. 
Ford Expedition in New York, United States
Apr 2015 - Jul 2022
Oct 2015

45200 mi

US $25
Replaced both front window switches. 
May 2022

114000 mi

US $2800
Transmission was slipping, shop replaced worn parts. 

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2006 Ford Expedition 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Expedition in California, United States
Jul 2014 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016

61300 mi

US $550
Radiator leak. Replaced radiator 

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