2015 Ford ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 164 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford Expedition, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Ford Expedition

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Ford Expedition has problems

164 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system453
Engine313
Power train292
Fuel/propulsion system190
Back over prevention170
Visibility160
Vehicle speed control151
Structure82
Service brakes80
11 other systems226

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 Ford Expedition recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

21%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles · 307,410 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

26%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 25V-270 · Apr 23, 2025 · 160,729 vehicles · 41,245 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2025 Q2

Wiring: interior/under dash

Recall 22V-648 · Aug 26, 2022 · 198,482 vehicles · 129,823 repaired

Risk. Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

109kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 25 electrical system complaints. 40% were reported before 100,000 miles.

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Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Expedition year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Expedition median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Ford Expedition safety ratings

2015 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2015 Ford Expedition frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2015 Ford Expedition side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2015 Ford Expedition side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Expedition owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

There is a loud sound coming from behind the glove box when the heater is going. This issue was recalled in 2023 but it has returned.
Complaint 11713704 · Jan 27, 2026
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).…
Complaint 11697469 · Nov 4, 2025 · 124,000 miles
Purchased 12/2023 2015 Ford Expedition April of 2024 we began to have issues with the Sync System and Climate Control. We took it back to the original dealer and a second Ford dealer and neither was able to diagnose the issue. As they could not get it to duplicate while there. However it has…
Complaint 11695581 · Oct 25, 2025

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