2015 Ford Expedition El
Common Problems
Ranked from 66 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Blower Motor Failure
16complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe blower motor intermittently fails, leading to no airflow and potentially damaging surrounding components.
$250–$550est. blower motor replacement · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Transmission Issues
14complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission problems include sudden downshifting, loss of power, and entering limp mode.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Electronic Throttle Body Failure
13complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe electronic throttle body can suddenly fail, causing the vehicle to lose power or enter limp mode.
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Engine Stall at Idle
8complaintsSafety riskEngineEngine stalling at idle due to stop-start system failure causes loss of control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Throttle Body Malfunction
8complaintsSafety riskEngineThe throttle body malfunctions cause the engine to lose power and stall, leading to a loss of control.
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Loss of Power at High Speeds
7complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle has experienced sudden loss of power while driving at high speeds, often requiring a restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Back Over Prevention Camera Malfunction
5complaintsLow severityOtherThe rearview camera system fails to display images properly, leading to potential rear collision risks.
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Brake System Failures
5complaintsSafety riskBrakesBrake system failures lead to brake fluid leakage, brake warning lights, and complete brake failure.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Stalling During Driving
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle has experienced stalling during driving, often accompanied by a check engine light.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Steering System Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering wheel control buttons fail to operate, leading to inoperable steering and potential loss of control.
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Corrosion Issues
4complaintsMedium severityOtherAluminum parts have corroded, leading to structural issues such as hood and tailgate corrosion.
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Air Bag Deployment Failure
3complaintsSafety riskElectricalIn a collision, the air bags failed to deploy, potentially increasing the risk of injury.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.