NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 164 owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Expedition.
Recalled components: backover prevention and rearview camera and visibility. Most-described problem: loss of power or limp mode (27 complaints, 16%). Most-reported area: electrical system (45 complaints, 27%; median mileage when it happened: 109,000).
Fewer complaints than a typical Expedition year
The 2015 drew 38 owner complaints in its first three years, against 45 for a typical Expedition year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
No Expedition year stands out enough to avoid; best year: 2019. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles.
The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250,F-350,F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC 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.
The fix and full notice
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2015 Ford Expedition.
What owners report
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Expedition. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Loss of power or limp mode27 · 16%
Median 52,400 miles at failure, from 26 reports with mileage
Median 109,000 miles at failure, from 25 reports with mileage
Engine31 · 19%
Median 55,200 miles at failure, from 27 reports with mileage
Powertrain29 · 18%
Median 72,500 miles at failure, from 18 reports with mileage
Fuel and propulsion system19 · 12%
Median 57,000 miles at failure, from 17 reports with mileage
Backover prevention and rearview camera17 · 10%
Most named: rearview system braking (3)
Visibility16 · 10%
Speed control15 · 9%
Unknown or other18 · 11%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Ford Expedition recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2015 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2021 Expedition drew the most (85) and the 2015 drew 38.
Owner complaints
2015: 164 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Ford Expedition
Model year
Complaints
2010
58
2011
71
2012
118
2013
92
2014
72
2015
164
2016
217
2017
357
2018
375
2019
505
2020
417
2021
235
2022
113
2023
65
2024
76
2025
36
2026
10
Safety recalls
2015: 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Ford Expedition
Model year
Recalls
2010
0
2011
0
2012
3
2013
0
2014
0
2015
3
2016
3
2017
4
2018
14
2019
11
2020
18
2021
12
2022
12
2023
8
2024
7
2025
6
2026
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What are the most common 2015 Expedition problems?
In the 164 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Ford Expedition, the problems described most are loss of power or limp mode (27), air conditioning or heater failures (23), and the check engine light coming on (14). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2015 Ford Expedition safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2015 Ford Expedition earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2015 Ford Expedition?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2015 Ford Expedition.
How do I check if my Expedition has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Oct 2, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Oct 2, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: EXPEDITION.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.