2015 Ford Expedition Problems & Complaints

Most common 2015 Ford Expedition problems

• Electrical system~109,000 miles
  4527%
• Engine & cooling~55,000 miles
  3220%
• Transmission & drivetrain~77,000 miles
  2918%
• Fuel & propulsion system~58,000 miles
  2213%
• Driver assistance~115,000 miles
  1811%
• Other / not specified~21,000 miles
  1811%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~120,000 miles
  1710%
• Speed control & acceleration~46,000 miles
  159%
• Brakes~76,000 miles
  95%
• Body & structure~21,000 miles
  85%
• Air bags~50,000 miles
  53%
• Seats~3,000 miles
  21%
• A/C & heater
  21%
• Steering~89,000 miles
  21%
• Seat belts~23,000 miles
  11%
• Stability & traction control~78,000 miles
  11%
• Wheels & tires~60,000 miles
  11%

Share of the 164 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Expedition complaints by model year

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2015 Ford Expedition recalls (3)

What 2015 Ford Expedition owners say

Electrical system all 45 →

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 rearview camera failed to activate while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle, especially during hot weather. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light or stop sign, the running boards moved independently. Occasionally, while exiting the vehicle, the running boards opened halfway. No warning lights were illuminated. …

The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the heat intermittently operated, and his wife started to smell a burning odor throughout the vehicle. The contact also stated that on a separate occasion while driving, he started to smell a burning odor. The contact then stated that he pulled the vehicle off the road to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inspecting under the dashboard on the front passenger's side of the vehicle, he noticed that the wires had melted with a gray cloud of smoke. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the blower motor resistor melted and melted the wires and wiring harness. The wire assembly and module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …

Engine & cooling all 32 →

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated, with the transmission slipping. Later, the contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating excessively. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission power converter failure resulting in damages to the timing chain. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while attempting to drive from being stationary, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced or rebuilt. The contact stated that the timing chain had been replaced on two separate occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Transmission & drivetrain all 29 →

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that his wife informed him that upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle rolled approximately 20-feet forward and stopped upon hitting a telephone pole. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that no issues were found, and the gear shifter assembly was operating as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an excessive electrical drain. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the gear shifter assembly module was temporarily removed. As a result, the excessive battery drain ceased. The mechanic diagnosed that the failure was associated with either the gear shifter assembly or the module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shifted into park(P) and the contact exited the vehicle to run errands; however, upon returning to where the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the vehicle had rolled away. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and had started engaging the parking brake whenever the vehicle was parked. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

2015 Ford Expedition engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.