2006 Ford Expedition Ford Expedition 2006

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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

145000 mi Cleaned throttle body. Had engine go into limp mode, wrench light was on. 
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. 
215000 mi

US $600
Catalytic converter 
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. 
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 
117000 mi Car through similar code to problem before. Next step would be changing oil pump and both cam phasers 
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. 
139000 mi 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 
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. 

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2006 Ford Expedition 4dr SUV

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

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. 
108500 mi

C $120
cam sensor 
120000 mi

US $1000
Hard or failed start when temperature below 30 degrees. No fuel pressure at rail. Replaced fuel rail sensor and fuel filter. Problem persists. 
44000 mi

US $100
Replaced fuel filter, airfilter, seat air filters, and PCV tube. Performed myself. I perform oil changes every 3k. 
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. 
62000 mi

US $500
Fuel pump driver module corroded. Part replaced. 
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. 
104000 mi

US $700
Had a tune-up and fuel injection treatment done. Just plugs and fuel treatment. 
140000 mi

US $385
Replaced bad drivers side catalytic converter, which was causing a P9040 emissions code and Check Engine Light. 
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. 
125000 mi

US $63
#5 and 6 cylinders miss-fire, replaced plugs and coils. 
138000 mi

US $45
replaced #3 coil pack. 
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. 
132000 mi same issue as before with VCT and stalling. 

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2006 Ford Expedition 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

61300 mi

US $550
Radiator leak. Replaced radiator 

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2006 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

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