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2015 Ford Expedition Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 29 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Ford Expedition, 18% of its 164 total complaints. Owners most often describe sudden power loss and throttle-body faults, with a median failure mileage of 72,500 and no related recall on file.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
29
18% of 164
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
72,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral or fails to hold park, allowing it to roll and strike objects.
  • Sudden loss of power at highway speed, often paired with a wrench warning light and the vehicle dropping to a few mph before it can be restarted.
  • Electronic throttle body malfunction causing stalling or a 'limp home' mode limited to very low speeds.
  • Transmission unexpectedly downshifts multiple gears at once during normal driving.
  • Whining or whistling noise during acceleration traced to a defective rear axle seal and differential fluid loss on a nearly new vehicle.

When 2015 Ford Expedition transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 20, 2015, latest Jun 12, 2026.

2015 Ford Expedition transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2015May 2018Feb 2019Jun 2022Mar 2023May 2024Jun 2025
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2015 to Jun 2026; peak Aug 2018 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Ford Expedition

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Expedition model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200544 (14%)
  2. 200622 (7%)
  3. 200727 (13%)
  4. 200814 (10%)
  5. 20094 (14%)
  6. 201010 (17%)
  7. 201121 (30%)
  8. 201264 (54%)
  9. 201343 (47%)
  10. 201434 (47%)
  11. 201529 (18%)
  12. 201636 (17%)
  13. 201751 (14%)
  14. 2018146 (39%)
  15. 2019219 (44%)
  16. 2020260 (63%)
  17. 2021110 (47%)
  18. 202215 (13%)
  19. 202311 (17%)
  20. 20245 (7%)
  21. 20255 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA lists 29 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Expedition, which is 18% of the 164 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Expedition transmission or powertrain?
No related recall is listed in the data for this problem area on the 2015 Expedition.
At what mileage do these transmission problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Expedition is 72,500 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do owners report?
Owners describe sudden power loss at highway speed, unexpected downshifts, failure to hold park, and throttle body faults that trigger a limp-home mode.
Did these transmission issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and no fires or injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Expedition.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.