10 of the
395 complaints about the 2006 Ford Expedition are about the
wheels — 3% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
81,003 miles.
I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY, FM 185. I WAS DRIVING NORTHEAST WHILE THE OTHER DRIVER WAS SOMEWHAT STOPPED HEADING WEST, TRYING TO TURN SOUTH ONTO CATTLE DRIVE. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AWAITING TO TURN LEFT. THE OTHER DRIVER TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF ME AS I WAS HEADED STRAIGHT. THE INITIAL IMPACT WAS DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE AND THEN DOWN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. WE HIT, AND THEN MY VEHICLE DID A 180 DEGREE TURN WHICH TURNED MY VEHICLE AROUND FACING MY INITIAL PATH OF DIRECTION. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAD CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS, DRIVER, AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS AS WELL. THE AIRBAGS OF THE CAR CAUSING THE ACCIDENT DID DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #10478584 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesJackson, MS
WHEELS
2006 FORD EXPEDITION (LAW ENFORCEMENT PACKAGE) WITH STEEL WHEELS AND APPROX. 120,000 MILES; WHEEL SEPARATION (CRACKED ALONG WELD). PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THIS VEHICLE WAS USED DAILY FOR ROUTINE LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL DUTIES. WE HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE ON SEVERAL 2006 EXPEDITIONS. UPON LEARNING OF THE POTENTIAL FOR THE WHEEL FAILURE, WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED PROCEDURES TO INSPECT THE WHEELS FOR CRACKS AND OTHER DAMAGE REGULARLY. IN ALL CASES, THERE HAVE BEEN NO OBVIOUS WARNING SIGNS BEFORE FAILURE. THIS PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE OFFICER NOTICED A FLAT TIRE PRIOR TO STARTING HIS SHIFT FOR THE DAY. UPON FINDING THE CRACKED WHEEL A NEW REPLACEMENT WHEEL WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10326438 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,607 milesRoanoke, VA
WHEELS
TIRE RIM FAILURE ON A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION USED BY A U.S. FOREST SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 88,607 MILES. AFTER REPORT 10307412, WE COMPLETED A FLEET WIDE INSPECTION OF FORD VEHICLES WITH STEEL WHEELS. THIS IS THE 4TH INCIDENT OF THIS NATURE TO OCCUR WITHIN 2 YEARS. THE OTHER 3 TIMES THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON OTHER FORD EXPEDITIONS. REPORTS WERE FILED HERE. SEE COMPLAINT 10286279, 10307412. BASED ON PRIOR 3 FAILURES, A UNIT-08 FOREST WIDE INSPECTION OF FORD VEHICLES WITH STEEL WHEELS IS UNDERWAY. I CURRENTLY HAVE TWO RIMS WITH TYPICAL RIM FAILURE AT THE BEAD FACE WELD FROM TWO DIFFERENT VEHICLES. PLEASE ADVISE IF PHOTO DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED. AFTER INSPECTION BY FORD TECHNICIAN, ALL 4 WHEELS WERE REPLACED. RECOMMEND FORD INITIATE A RECALL ON STEEL WHEEL FOR CRACK INSPECTION ASSOCIATED WITH 2003 AND NEWER FORD VEHICLES WITH STEEL WHEELS.
NHTSA complaint #10311415 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,000 milesRoanoke, VA
WHEELS
TIRE RIM FAILURE ON A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION USED BY A U.S. FOREST SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 71,000 MILES, THIS IS THE 3RD INCIDENT OF THIS NATURE TO OCCUR WITH 2 YEARS. THE OTHER 2 TIMES THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON ANOTHER FORD EXPEDITION. UNKNOWN IF REPORTS WERE FILED HERE. SEE COMPLAINT 10286279. BASED ON PRIOR 2 FAILURES, A REGION WIDE INSPECTION OF FORD VEHICLES WITH STEEL WHEELS IS UNDERWAY. IF A PHOTO IS NEEDED, I HAVE THAT AS WELL
NHTSA complaint #10307412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 73,400 milesWinchester, KY
WHEELS:RIM
FORD EXPEDITION STEEL WHEEL RIM FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10296524 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,200 milesWinchester, KY
WHEELS
TIRE RIM FAILURE ON A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION USED BY A U.S. FOREST SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 90,200 MILES, THIS IS THE 4TH INCIDENT OF THIS NATURE TO OCCUR. THE OTHER 3 TIMES THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON ANOTHER FORD EXPEDITION AND REPORTS WERE FILED HERE WITH THE NHTSA.
NHTSA complaint #10286279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,930 milesJackson, MS
WHEELS
A WHEEL SEPARATED ON A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION. WE REPLACED THE WHEEL AND I HAVE THE ORIGINAL THAT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #10261663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesWinchester, KY
WHEELS
A 17" TIRE RIM ON A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION HAS FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST FAILED RIM WAS REPLACED BY FORD MOTOR CO. WITH A NEW RIM AND NOW ONLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER THIS SECOND RIM HAS FAILED. THE WELD HAS FAILED ON THE RIM CAUSING SEPARATION AND A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANY VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
NHTSA complaint #10247221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesWinchester, KY
WHEELS
THE 17" STEEL TIRE RIM ON THE 2006 FORD EXPEDITION HAD SPLIT.
NHTSA complaint #10238153 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,707 milesBend, OR
WHEELS:RIM
VEHICLE VIBRATION, SLOW LEAK OF TIRE PRESSURE. NEED FOR REPAIR INDICATED A WHEEL FAILURE WITH 25% TO 50% OF OUTER RIM CRACKING AWAY FROM WHEEL. VEHICLES ARE FORD EXPEDITIONS ONE A MODEL YR 2004 AND THE OTHER A MODEL YEAR 2006. USED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #10220133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.