This page covers 5 recalls, 163 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Ford Expedition.
17 mpg combined
13.8 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical system complaints dominate what 2015 Expedition owners report, followed closely by powertrain and engine concerns. On the electrical side, the most commonly reported issue is the rearview camera dropping out and displaying an unavailability message with no accompanying warning lights, owners describe this happening without any other obvious trigger. Powertrain complaints center on the 6-speed automatic transmission behaving erratically at speed: owners report unexpected downshifts while cruising on the highway, failure to upshift in city driving, and having to cycle the ignition to get the transmission to behave normally again. Engine complaints are frequently connected to the same downshift pattern, with several owners reporting that an aggressive, unintended downshift caused the engine to over-rev. The cruise control system appears in multiple reports as a common context for these abrupt downshift events.
163
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
6
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Ford Expedition has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk inside the front blower motor, located behind the glove box on the passenger side, which can ignite while the vehicle is running or in accessory mode.
The remaining recalls all involve the rearview camera. The connector inside the camera can be loose or damaged, causing the image to appear blank, distorted, or inverted when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The internal connections in the rearview camera may fail, causing the camera image to display incorrectly or not appear when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you a notification. Take your vehicle to a dealership to have the rearview camera replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera's electrical connector may be loose or damaged, causing the camera display to show a blank or distorted image.
What the fix does
The rearview camera will be replaced at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front blower motor on the passenger side behind the glove box can overheat and catch fire.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to have a dealer replace the front blower motor assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front blower motor behind the glove box may fail, affecting heating and air conditioning function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
