2006 Ford Expedition Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 299 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,266miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Ford Expedition, 5% of the 299 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,266 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I was slowing down and made a right turn into a parking space, the vehicle accelerated on its own, running over the concrete stop and the curve. The car continued to accelerate and ran head on into a tree that was approximately 10 feet away from the parking space. The driver airbag did not deploy. My car was totaled as a result of this accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10621042, filed 2014-08, 163,000 miles“It was snowing on my way to an appointment and my wipers stopped working. I couldn't see out of the windows and another vehicle hit the front end of my 2006 Ford Expedition. Also the other drivers airbags deployed but mine did not. My truck was totaled. I spent the night in the hospital with back injuries and leg injuries, as well as a head injuries which caused me to temporarily lose my memory and consciousness.”
NHTSA complaint #10679376, filed 2015-01, 144,000 miles“Takata recall there is a loud vibration coming from passenger side of dashboard. I have taken the vehicle in to be inspected and was told there is a leak in my air bag and that upon collision the air bag may not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10916742, filed 2016-10, 124,000 miles“I lost control of the 2006 Ford Expedition on icy roads and went into ditch and hit enbankment head on. My passenger side air bag deployed, by the driver side did not. I was wearing a seatbelt. Because the air bag did not deploy, I hit the steering wheel with my chest and part of my stomach. This was a concern because I am 19 weeks pregnant.”
NHTSA complaint #10187866, filed 2007-04, 35,000 miles“2006 Ford Expedition involved in head on accident and airbags did not deploy. Ford Expedition was driving southbound on a four lane divided street about 30-35 MPH when a minivan traveling northbound blindly tried to make a left turn into a shopping plaza and turned right in front of me. An rv was sitting in the center median blocking her view. I hit her passenger rear side head on. I had 3 children in the car. No airbags deployed. Why the heck do I even have them if they aren't going to work when needed? I am concerned about the airbags not deploying. …”
NHTSA complaint #10406971, filed 2011-06, 100,532 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 9 | 2% |
| 2019 | 25 | 5% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 7 | 10% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 16 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 46 | 15% |
| 2003 | 59 | 10% |
| 2002 | 16 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 3% |
| 2000 | 35 | 4% |
| 1999 | 19 | 2% |
| 1998 | 20 | 2% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Expedition
87 complaintsEngine cooling
75 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsEquipment
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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