Three problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2006 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2006 Expedition.
Tl the contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2006 Ford Expedition. When the vehicle was started, there was an odor of antifreeze in the vehicle. Additionally, the temperature gauge and cylinder head temperature switch became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the intake manifold and cylinder head temperature switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 245,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle would only shift into reverse. Upon examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that a wiring harness within the engine melted against the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. While driving between 25-55 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate and shake violently, the engine light illuminated, and smoke appeared from the tail pipe. The vehicle could not be driven greater than 60 mph. The higher the speed, the more the vehicle would shake and vibrate. The failure occurred everytime the vehicle was driven. The dealer has had the vehicle since June 24, 2008, but they still cannot determine the cause of the failure. The current and failure mileages were unavailable. Updated 09/29/08. The dealer replaced the converter. Updated 09/29/08.