2015 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#11 most-complained of 16 Expedition years
The 2015 Ford Expedition has 164 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 33, ranking 11th worst out of 16 model years with a 'Good' verdict. Electrical System issues lead at 27% of complaints, with 3 recalls on file.
- Complaints
- 164
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 6
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 20.5 hwy
Top 2015 Ford Expedition problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System45 (27%)
- Engine42 (26%)
- Transmission & Powertrain29 (18%)
- Fuel System22 (13%)
- Other18 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers17 (10%)
- Brakes10 (6%)
- Structure & Body10 (6%)
- Airbags5 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report vehicles rolling away or shifting into reverse or neutral unexpectedly while parked, in some cases striking buildings or homes.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during front-end and side-impact collisions, including one crash at highway speed with a reported chest injury.
- Several owners describe engine or under-hood fires starting while the vehicle was parked, with smoke appearing near the windshield or hood area before flames spread.
- Electrical fires are also reported to originate near the A/C vents or dashboard, with dark smoke entering the cabin.
- Some fire incidents occurred with median mileage around 51,535 for engine complaints and 109,000 for electrical complaints, spanning a wide mileage range.
2015 Ford Expedition recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,456,417 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 25V270000Apr 23, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras160,729 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 22V648000Aug 26, 2022HVAC198,482 vehicles
Visibility:defroster/defogger/HVAC system:fan/motor
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.
Remedy: 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.
2015 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 20.5 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Ford Expedition reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 Expedition a Complaint Index of 33 and a 'Good' verdict, ranking 11th worst among the 16 model years covered, with 164 total complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Expedition?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 27% of complaints (45 of 164), followed by Engine issues at 26% and Transmission & Powertrain at 18%.
- Does the 2015 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Expedition: two involving the rearview camera (Collision Avoidance & Cameras component) and one for a front blower motor in the HVAC system.
- How does the 2015 Expedition compare to other model years?
- With a Complaint Index of 33, the 2015 model is far better than 2019 (index 100, 'Avoid') and 2018 (index 87, 'Avoid'), but slightly worse than 2013 (index 7) and 2014 (index 13), both rated 'Best'.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Ford Expedition?
- The 2015 Expedition gets an EPA-rated 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.