Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Ford Expedition has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 164 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V270000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V648000 Blower Motor Failure May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Power Train 29 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 19 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 17 complaints
Of the 164 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 164 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Ford Expedition has an average reliability with a few notable issues, including electrical system problems and rearview camera faults. Recalls focus on back over prevention and HVAC system problems, while owner complaints highlight concerns with the electrical and powertrain systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| rearview camera | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| transmission | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
| blower motor | 40,000–60,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake inspection
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Blank or distorted rear camera
- Electrical malfunctions
- Transmission slipping
- Engine noise or leaks
- Defroster not functioning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.