2015 Ford Expedition
Common Problems
Ranked from 70 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 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 Causing Burning Smell
22complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe blower motor overheats and melts the wiring, causing a burning smell and potentially damaging other components.
$250–$550est. blower motor replacement · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Stall at Idle
15complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, often due to a stop-start system failure or other engine control issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Transmission Issues Leading to Random Engine Stalls
13complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission unexpectedly downshifts or fails, causing the engine to stall and potentially leading to loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Rearview Camera Malfunction
11complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe rearview camera intermittently fails to display images or displays distorted images, leading to reduced visibility while reversing.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electronic Throttle Body Stuck Closed
8complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe throttle body gets stuck in a closed position causing sudden loss of power and engine stalling.
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Defective Electronic Stability Control System
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electronic stability control system malfunctions causing the vehicle to lose power and enter 'limp home' mode.
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Power Train Malfunction
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe power train system malfunctions, resulting in sudden loss of power and the vehicle entering 'limp home' mode.
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Vehicle Rolling Away from Parked Position
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle unexpectedly rolls away from the parked position, posing a significant safety risk.
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Air Conditioning System Failure
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe air conditioning system intermittently fails to operate properly, leading to discomfort and potential health risks.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Throttle Body Failure
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe throttle body fails, causing the engine to lose power and potentially enter limp mode, increasing the risk of accidents.
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Random Vehicle Rollaway
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe vehicle unexpectedly rolls away while parked, posing a risk of injury or property damage.
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Brake Fluid Leaks Causing Loss of Braking Power
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake master cylinder leaks, depleting the brake fluid reservoir and rendering the braking system inoperable, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Electrical System Failure with Lift Gate Issues
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system causes issues with the rear lift gate, including failure to open properly and malfunctioning of the electric key fob.
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Steering Wheel Wiring Failure
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe wiring connecting the steering wheel control buttons fails, making the buttons inoperable and requiring replacement of the entire steering wheel.
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.