Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Ford Expedition owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the throttle body. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to an independent mechanic, who again diagnosed a failure with the throttle body. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,781.
While driving through a busy intersection, the vehicle seemed as if it had shifted into neutral rendering the accelerator powerless. I was able to coast into a parking lot and noticed the wrench warning light being on. The engine was also shaking very noticeably. I turned off the engine and read up on the warning light to learn it indicated a powertrain failure. Called a mechanic who stated it could be the throttle body and/or throttle body actuator. It was suggested the engine should be turned off (already done) and restarted. I did as instructed and the engine began running smoothly again. Wrench warning light was no longer on. Without having control of the powertrain, this situation could have caused an accident as I had no ability to control the vehicle's power and could not navigate through the intersection in a safe manner. I feel like my safety and others was put at risk. …
Dealer has diagnosed Throttle Body Failure which is well documented with these vehicles and known the the NHTSA even though there is no recall and no extended warranty for this particular vehicle (though there is for others). This a major safety issue as the vehicle looses all throttle response and puts its occupants at risk for a collision.
transmission cooler lines snapped at 60mph. no crash able to get suv on side of road. transmission is totaled needs replaced. repairs are underway at ford dealership in groveport ohio. milage of failure around 101100 miles on the odometer. rust metal fatigue are the cause of what transpired. cost of repairs at this moment is around 9 grand.
Electronic throttle body etb, dephi 6. The car all of a sudden drops the speed to an idle, produces a warning wrench on dash (p2112 or 2111 code) the vehicle loses power and barley moves. This happened about 3 times while I was driving with my family in car. I was able to pull off the road and restart the vehicle. Luckily I was not towing my trailer at the time. This happened on a road trip and it was fix under fords comprehensive cpo warranty at about 44K miles (11-2016) . Now the vehicle is only under powertrain warranty at 64K miles and the etb failed while I was making a left turn with oncoming traffic. This could have caused an accident. Unlike the first incident I was close to home and I have parked the truck until my appointment with the dealer (1 week away). …
In the past week, on 2 separate occasions, my 2015 Ford Expedition has stalled while driving. First instance, while driving approx. 45mph on small country road and accelerating, vehicle stalled and came to a rolling stop, with service indicator light and "see manual" illuminated on dashboard. Once stopped and shifted into park, vehicle started and drove again normally. Second instance (approx. 2 days later), while entering interstate from on ramp, approx. 45mph and accelerating, vehicle stalled. Luckily, we were able to steer the vehicle to the shoulder prior to coming to complete stop. Once shifted into park, vehicle started and drove again normally. Ford service told us the problem is with the throttle body, and will cost nearly $700 to replace. …
1/28/17 driving 65 MPH on a florida highway (not on cruise control) the throttle/gas peddle sensor (throttle body) shuts off the gas to the engine and the car slows to a stop. This is in the middle of traffic. We manage to pull to the side of the highway, turn the car off and on and the problem disappears for another 50 miles we drive the car to a Ford dealer and they replace the throttle body for $500. I am . Out of warranty = over 36,000 miles I tell my story to 2 st louis friends, also own fords (2006 explorer, 2008 edge) and they say that they have had the same experience and necessary repair. I just notified Ford customer service [phone] and they say that they do not have a recall or issue with this problem. This is a very dangerous situation and has been ignored by Ford for years. I also owned a Toyota during their sudden acceleration problem a few years ago and this seems worse
01 June 2015 driving on interstate 10 from beaumont texas I entered a heavy rain storm, traffic slowed down to about 50 m.p.h. In a 70 m.p.h. Speed zone. I passed a tractor trailer, when the mist from the truck and the rain hit my vehicle, my engine lost power. I removed my foot from the gas, after a few hundred yards the power came back but my engine light was on. The problem happened 4 or 5 times thru louisiana and into florida.I took the vehicle back to the dealer palm bay Ford with 3,000 mile since new they couldn't duplicate the problem so I was told there wasn't a problem. 17 sept. 2015 with 12826 miles I returned to palm bay Ford again, after returning from west virgina in another heavy rain storm the same thing happened, the engine lost power I was told the same thing they couldn't find a problem so no problem exist. This is a safety concern and needs to be addressed.
55,000 miles. Orange wrench warning light came on driving through town about 25 MPH. Lost power and coasted across the rail road tracks in town. Vehicle was still running, however had no power and minimal idle speed. I got pulled off to the side of the road. Diagnostic said to check manual. I tried to do that and the vehicle wasn't idling the best, so I shut it off. I was at a busy intersection and was on my way to pick up my daughter from her first day at daycare, so in a little disarray. I turned the vehicle back on and regained full functionality. The next day it replicated the error twice in about a 4 mile stretch. I got it shut off and restarted then directly over to the dealership. They have had it for 8 days and can't replicate the error.
At about 56000 miles, while driving down the road at about 55 MPH, the wrench light came on and the truck went into, what I now know as, crawl home mode. I had to drift to the side of the road and restart the truck. About a week later the same thing happened. To it to the dealership where is was purchased and was told that it is a faulty throttle body. I was told that it is not covered under any warranty and would be close to $500.00 to repair. After doing some searches online I found that this has happened with thousands of late model fords, some of which Ford agreed to repair and offer a longer warranty.
Fuel System complaints in other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2015 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2015 Ford Expedition, 13% of the model year's 164 complaints. The component named most often is fuel injection system › throttlebody/manifold (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Ford Expedition fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2015 Ford Expedition, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2015 Ford Expedition fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 58,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.