2015 Ford Expedition: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 227 complaints
227
Total Complaints
70,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
12
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

42,131 25th Percentile
70,000 Median Mileage
112,500 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Electrical System
45
Engine
31
Power Train
28
Fuel/Propulsion System
19
Unknown Or Other
17
Visibility
14
Vehicle Speed Control
13
Back Over Prevention
11
Service Brakes
8
Body
6

Severity Assessment

12
Crashes
10
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"THE DRIVER'S HEADREST (AND FRONT PASSENGER HEADREST) IS SET AT SUCH A FORWARD ANGLE THAT MY HEAD IS PUSHED FORWARD, CAUSING PAIN IN MY NECK. AFTER TALKING WITH AN ORTHOPEDIC ABOUT THE PROBABLY LONGTERM ISSUES WITH PRESSURE ON MY HEAD CAUSED BY THE HEADREST, I WAS ASSURED OF CREATING A CHRONIC PHYSI..."
"2015 FORD EXPEDITION EL LIMITED NOTED TO HAVE WHISTLING/WHINING NOISE WITH ACCELERATION. EVALUATED BY A FORD DEALER. FOUND TO HAVE DEFECTIVE SEAL ON REAR AXLE WITH LOSS OF LUBRICATING FLUID AND DAMAGE TO THE DIFFERENTIAL. THIS WAS NEAR MISS; NO ACCIDENT/INJURY OCCURRED. GIVEN THAT THIS PART FAILED O..."
"2015 FORD EXPEDITION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BACK-UP SIGNAL SOUND IS VERY LOW. *SMD...UPDATED 08/12/15 *BF UPDATED 08/25/15*JB"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Electrical System 45 complaints
25th: 72,000 mi Median: 109,000 mi 75th: 130,000 mi
Engine 31 complaints
25th: 37,500 mi Median: 55,154 mi 75th: 95,500 mi
Power Train 28 complaints
25th: 50,267 mi Median: 72,500 mi 75th: 100,572 mi
Fuel/Propulsion System 19 complaints
25th: 45,000 mi Median: 57,000 mi 75th: 64,144 mi
Unknown Or Other 17 complaints
25th: 3,700 mi Median: 21,000 mi 75th: 43,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 23 FL: 15 PA: 11 TN: 10 CA: 10 NC: 10 MI: 9 GA: 9 OH: 8 IL: 8

Who Files Complaints?

2.2%
Original Owners
97.8%
Second+ Owners

Ford Expedition — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
1997106573
1998102154
1999113764
2000113467
200173949
200241525
200380081
200438157
200545222
200639528
20072679
200817931
2009425
20107412
2011913
201216014
20131133
20149311
201626711
201744928
201843313
20195359
20204417
20212427
20221427
2023817
20248910
2025325

Active Recalls (3)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Fan/Motor
Campaign 22V648000 | 26/08/2022
Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
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 2
Camera
Campaign 25V270000 | 23/04/2025
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.
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.
Camera
Campaign 25V572000 | 04/09/2025
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 May 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for

Maintain Your Electrical System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
  • Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
  • Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
  • Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
  • Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28