2015 Ford Expedition Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Expedition.

20142016
Complaints
227
per 10K Sold
54.8
US Sales
41,443
Crashes
12
Fires
10
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2015 Ford Expedition Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#145 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:104,160 mi
Fires:3
#231 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:72,146 mi
Fires:3
#328 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:78,988 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Expedition.

Electrical Faults
45
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
104,160
Engine Problems
31
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
72,146
Transmission / Drivetrain
28
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
78,988
Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,922
Visibility
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
132,729
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,127
Backup Camera
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
114,272
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,900
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
20,898
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
46,169
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Back-Up Alarm
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle:Actuator/Stepper Motor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Ford Expedition

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,815,628 vehicles.

25V572000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,456,417 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

25V270000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~160,729 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.

22V648000Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor · Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
~198,482 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.

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2015 Ford Expedition — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Ford Expedition has 227 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 45 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (45 complaints, avg 104,160 mi); Engine Problems (31 complaints, avg 72,146 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (28 complaints, avg 78,988 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Ford Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,168 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Ford Expedition include 12 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,815,628 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Ford Expedition?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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