2015 Ford Expedition
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 164
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 164 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 853 |
| 1998 | 836 |
| 1999 | 946 |
| 2000 | 890 |
| 2001 | 578 |
| 2002 | 340 |
| 2003 | 615 |
| 2004 | 297 |
| 2005 | 315 |
| 2006 | 299 |
| 2007 | 215 |
| 2008 | 146 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 164 |
| 2016 | 216 |
| 2017 | 358 |
| 2018 | 381 |
| 2019 | 515 |
| 2020 | 416 |
| 2021 | 241 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2026 | 11 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
27% · 45 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Smelled smoke, then a small amount of dark smoke was noted to be coming from A/C vents I pulled over & turned off car The smoke stopped. I exited the car & called my husband. I opened the car hood to inspect. There was nothing suspicious.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-23
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Ford Expedition. After parking and exiting the vehicle, a fire started under the hood near the engine compartment. The fire spread to the front windshield. The vehicle was destroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-16
Engine
19% · 31 reportsPower train
18% · 29 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. While the vehicle was parked, the gear shifted into neutral and the vehicle reversed out of the parking lot and down a hill. The contact stated that the vehicle came to a stop once it struck a building.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-23
Fuel/propulsion system
12% · 19 reportsBack over prevention
10% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing rearview system braking and camera.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-08-04Electrical system, visibility22V648000 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.
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.
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2025-10-16Back over prevention25V270000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles.
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.
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2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 45 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 29 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V648000 · Electrical system, visibility
- Recall 25V270000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2015 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Ford Expedition is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Expedition?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Expedition have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.