2015 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expedition years
- Fewer complaints than other years 18th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Expedition. That ranks 18th out of 33 Expedition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (45 complaints, 27%), typically at around 109,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 6 fires, 6 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 164owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Ford Expedition problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 27% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 31 | 19% | 55,154 | — | — |
| Power Train | 29 | 18% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 12% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | 11% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 17 | 10% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 16 | 10% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 9% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 5% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 5% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 145,781 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 64,128 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 1,501 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 77,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Ford Expedition recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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.
Risk: A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motor; electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Problem: 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.
Risk: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am driving a 2015 Ford Expedition that utilizes the 6R80 transmission. I am actively experiencing the severe, dangerous highway downshifting failure described in Ford's F-150 safety recall. The truck is throwing codes P0705, P0706, and P0707. My car will go into limp-mode and lose acceleration…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed the message "Camera Unavailable - Please Contact Dealer" was displayed. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Issue Iâm having with my 2015 Ford expedition Limited, is on multiple occasions when Iâm at highway speeds my vehicle downshifts and decelerates. While im driving through the city streets, my vehicle downshifts randomly and does not upshift. On these occasions Iâve had to safely pull over and…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
Other Ford Expedition years
← 2014 Expedition · 2016 Expedition →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Expedition | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Expedition | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 Expedition | 37 | 6 |
| 2024 Expedition | 77 | 7 |
| 2023 Expedition | 65 | 8 |
| 2022 Expedition | 115 | 12 |
| 2021 Expedition | 237 | 12 |
| 2020 Expedition | 423 | 18 |
| 2019 Expedition | 516 | 11 |
| 2018 Expedition | 378 | 14 |
| 2017 Expedition | 357 | 4 |
| 2016 Expedition | 217 | 3 |
| 2015 | 164 | 3 |
| 2014 Expedition | 72 | 0 |
| 2013 Expedition | 92 | 0 |
| 2012 Expedition | 118 | 3 |
| 2011 Expedition | 71 | 0 |
| 2010 Expedition | 58 | 0 |
| 2009 Expedition | 28 | 1 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 3 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 2 |
| 2005 Expedition | 315 | 0 |
| 2004 Expedition | 296 | 0 |
| 2003 Expedition | 615 | 1 |
| 2002 Expedition | 340 | 2 |
| 2001 Expedition | 578 | 6 |
| 2000 Expedition | 890 | 7 |
| 1999 Expedition | 946 | 5 |
| 1998 Expedition | 836 | 5 |
| 1997 Expedition | 853 | 7 |
| 1996 Expedition | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Expedition | 1 | 0 |
See all Ford Expedition problems by year, every Ford model, or the Ford VIN decoder.
Similar Ford models
Embed this 2015 Ford Expedition badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 45 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford Expedition?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Ford Expedition a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Expedition model years, the 2015 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.