Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2006 Ford Expedition.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
The vehicle has done this twice. Driving along, it goes into fail safe mode and stops dead. The manual states this is a coolant issue which was not the case; there was adequate coolant. Doing some research on various internet sites, this seems to be a common problem with 2006 Expeditions. I called Ford customer service and was told they were unaware of a problem. I find this difficult to believe given all the sites reporting this same issue.
False activation of "engine failure mode" system. Engine went to idle speed, all gauges read normally and no warning lights came on. Engine temperature was in normal range. "engine failure mode" message was displayed on message panel. I was able to safely coast off the road and stop the vehicle. I turned the ignition off, and observed that the engine coolant level in the coolant tank was normal. I then restarted the engine, and vehicle then operated normally.
'06 Expedition went into engine fail safe mode as my wife was attempting to make a left hand turn crossing 2 lanes of traffic at a busy intersection. After coasting into a parking lot, she turned it off and turned it back on. It started right up and she went on her way. Took it to a mechanic who said he could find nothing wrong. Upon further investigation, I have found 100's of '06 Expeditions with the same problem and it seems to point to the throttle body. A recent ac repair to this car was almost $800. 00 and now I am hearing to repair the throttle body is upward to $700-$800. $1500 of repairs on a car with only 45,000 miles is unacceptable. The throttle body problem is very dangerous and Ford should recall these cars and find out why this is happening before someone gets hurt or even worse, killed.
I am filing a complaint due to my 2006 Ford Expedition. Over the few years that I have owned the s. U. V. , for no apparent reason the vehicle just quits running, enters a fail safe mode, and all power is lost to the vehicle. This has happened now on many occasions and without any warning. Its happened on interstates, bridges, as well as crossing multiple laned highways. This is a tremendous saftey issue that needs to be addressed. At first I thought my case might be isolated, but then after some research, I found that thousands are having the same problem with their Expedition as well. I feel Ford should find the problem and fix it before lives are destroyed. My wife and children are in this vehicle everyday. Please if theres anything you can do. . . . . Help us!!.
2006 Ford Expedition, "engine fail safe mode" car has shut off while driving 5 times in the last 6 months. The only way to get the car moving is to start it again. Extremely unsafe. This vehicle was covered under an extended warranty and has gone in for service to correct the problem. Ford cannot identify the problem! comes up with "no code". I'm now off warranty and stuck with a very unsafe vehicle! Ford needs to address this problem immediately!.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. On four separate occasions, while driving with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle shut off. A wrench symbol appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle had to be restarted. The dealer could not duplicate or determine the cause of the failure. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 64,749 and failure mileage was 63,000.
On a 2006 Expedition, upon start up (not every time) there is a noise that I describe as windshield wipers dragging across a dry window or a winding sound that also sounds like the motor of the windshield wipers. It seems to make this noise after the vehicle has sat for a period of time, usually after a day at work. But it has made this noise first thing in the morning after sitting all night. It has never done it on a second immediate start up. Ford has replaced the starter, no help. Ford has replaced the spark plugs (this was a 2005 recall I was told), no help and they have replaced the oil filter, again no help. Unfortunately no-one at Ford has heard this noise, but one tech seemed to know about it from another customer with the same issue. I have made suggestions to the Ford tech's so that they could experience this same event (that went on deaf ears), they have lots of thoughts that it could be the blender (sp) and that I should not turn the a/c on upon start up. I tried that as well, I will try any suggestion they put out, but still the same noise. They have thoughts about the cam, and they stood there and agreed that the oil filter change would not fix the problem. But what the heck try it. Ford has stated that they can not keep the vehicle to try and find out what is wrong. I am very concerned that this is going to become something bigger and far worse. I fear of a fire in the vehicle. Since Ford does not want to take the time to try and isolate the problem I suggested they put in writing an extended warranty on this vehicle.
Factory paint is bubbling the warranty does not cover it.