Is the 2015 Ford EXPEDITION reliable?

The 2015 Ford EXPEDITION has 229 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.4x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2015 Ford EXPEDITION?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (45 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (32 complaints, avg repair $500); TRANSMISSION (29 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2015 Ford EXPEDITION?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Contact any Ford dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Ford EXPEDITION?

The 2015 Ford EXPEDITION gets 18 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2667. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2015 Ford EXPEDITION?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2015 Ford EXPEDITION is approximately $1,520/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2015 Ford EXPEDITION

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2015 Ford EXPEDITION has 229 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.4x the segment average of 163. The most common issue is electrical problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: i was not able to open the rear lift gate, the window did work fine. this would happen every now and then non predictable.. the dealer replaced the latch and was amazed the electric key fob did not work of the manual lift gate. there is no emergency override!!!! if some was in the 3rd road seat, a. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 9 fire reports filed.

9 fire reports 5 crash reports 1 injury

229

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

45 complaints

20%

• I WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR LIFT GATE, THE WINDOW DID WORK FINE. THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVERY NOW AND THEN NON PREDICTABLE.. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LATCH AND WAS AMAZED THE ELECTRIC KEY FOB DID NOT WORK OF THE MANUAL LIFT GATE. THERE IS NO EMERGENCY OVERRIDE!!!! IF SOME WAS IN THE 3RD ROAD SEAT, A
• 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
• WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE OF MY 2015 FORD EXPEDITION BEGAN TO LABOR, EVIDENCED BY LOW AND HESITATING RPM AND REDUCED FAN SPEED OF THE AIR-CONDITIONER. ISSUE WAS RESOLVED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS SHUT OFF, BUT HAS REAPPEARED SEVERAL TIMES AS A RESULT OF TURNING ON THE AIR CONDI

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 3 fire reports

“I WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR LIFT GATE, THE WINDOW DID WORK FINE. THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVERY NOW AND THEN NON PREDICTABLE.. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LATCH AND WAS AMAZED THE ELECTRIC KEY FOB DID NOT WORK OF THE MANUAL LIFT GATE. THERE IS NO EMERGENCY OVERRIDE!!!! IF SOME WAS IN THE 3RD ROAD SEAT, A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2015 Ford EXPEDITION

Based on 156 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 70K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

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30-60K

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200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

Earlier than typicalmedian 21K mi · 8 reports

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100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

Earlier than typicalmedian 21K mi · 5 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

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200K+

ENGINE

Reported earliermedian 55K mi · 27 reports

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60-100K

100-150K

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200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

Reported earliermedian 57K mi · 18 reports

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200K+

TRANSMISSION

Reported earliermedian 73K mi · 18 reports

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60-100K

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200K+

SPEED CONTROL

Reported earliermedian 45K mi · 12 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

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200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (3)

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR26/08/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.

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

Fix: 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 22S56.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2015 Ford EXPEDITION

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,667

Per month

$222

Per mile

22.2¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$3,001/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$2,182/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2015 Ford EXPEDITION

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,520

Full coverage / month

$127

Liability only / year

$600

vs US avg

-9%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1520

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Ford EXPEDITION Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2015 EXPEDITION, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 229 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: I WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE REAR LIFT GATE, THE WINDOW DID WORK FINE. THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVERY NOW AND THEN NON PREDICTABLE.. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LATCH AND WAS AMAZED THE ELECTRIC KEY FOB DID NOT WORK OF THE MANUAL LIFT GATE. THERE IS NO EMERGENCY OVERRIDE!!!! IF SOME WAS IN THE 3RD ROAD SEAT, A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)