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2015 Ford Expedition Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2015 Ford Expedition carries 3 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering fan/motor and camera. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “Rearview camera failure pending recall parts.” Ford uses the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor (IOLM) to determine when oil changes are due based on actual driving load — not just mileage. Ford's published cap is 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. The schedule below reflects Ford's Normal service intervals; F-Series trucks and Super Duty have additional towing-specific items.

3 Open Recalls

Source: NHTSA

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

Campaign #22V648000 · Aug 26, 2022

Issue: 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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign #25V270000 · Apr 23, 2025

Issue: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC 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.

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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Campaign #25V572000 · Apr 9, 2025

Issue: 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, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. 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.

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.

Recall data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2015 Ford Expedition.

Reported to NHTSA

Rearview camera failure pending recall parts

BACK OVER PREVENTION

17 NHTSA complaints · 2021-02 → 2026-03

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed the message "Camera Unavailable - Please Contact Dealer" was displayed. No warning lights were illuminated”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11723403
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention)”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11698004
“THE BACKUP CAMERA BECOMES BLURRY AND SILL DISTORTED. WHY ARE ONLY NEW FORD EXPEDITIONS RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM?”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11394738

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Brake fluid loss from master cylinder or booster

SERVICE BRAKES

6 NHTSA complaints · 2019-01 → 2024-05

“I started my vehicle and the brake warning light and alarm came on. I checked to see if the E-brake was disengaged, which it was not engaged. I pressed the brake pedal and it immediately went to the floor”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11463874
“OUR VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BREAK MASTER CYLINDER AND BREAK BOOSTER. THIS WAS DUE TO BREAK FLUID LEAKING INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER, DEPLETING THE BREAK FLUID RESERVOIR RENDERING THE BREAK SYSTEM COMPLETELY INOPERABLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11340969
“For the second time the front brake calipers on my 2015 Ford Expedition have locked up causing premature brake pad and rotor failures, causing the rotors to turn blue because they got so hot, therefore causing my brakes to fade and coast into the intersection”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11586973

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Aluminum body panel corrosion at hood and liftgate

STRUCTURE

4 NHTSA complaints · 2017-03 → 2021-05

“2015 FORD EXPEDITION WITH 20,000 MILES HAS GALVANIC CORROSION ON ALUMINUM HOOD AND ALUMINUM REAR HATCH DOOR AND ROOF WELD CRACKS. FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE YEAR 2000 NOTED IN TSB 16-0028”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10958490
“OUR 2015 FORD EXPEDITION WITH 20,000 MILES IN CALIFORNIA HAS ALUMINUM BODY CORROSION ON THE FRONT HOOD AND REAR TAILGATE DOOR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10970348
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE LIFTGATE OF THE VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11230643

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Sudden loss of power / limp mode with wrench warning

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

59 NHTSA complaints · 2015-09 → 2026-06

“I was driving and going around 45mph when the wrench warning light came on and I lost the ability to accelerate. The car could only coast”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11624656
“THE THROTTLE BODY HAD A COMPLETE FAILURE AT AN INTERSECTION, RESULTING IN THE INABILITY TO MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO SHUTDOWN MODE AND EVENTUALLY LOCKED THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10904700
“ENGINE STALLS OUT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND PRODUCES A P2112 CODE THROTTLE BODY STUCK CLOSED. ENGINE CUTS OUT COMPLETELY. HAS HAPPENED FIVE TIMES. MILEAGE 55234 ONLY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11165025

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Blower motor wiring harness melting with burning odor

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY

33 NHTSA complaints · 2020-05 → 2026-01

“Smelled smoke, then a small amount of dark smoke was noted to be coming from A/C vents I pulled over & turned off car The smoke stopped”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11556566
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the blower motor failed, causing the defroster to become inoperable”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11483984
“AC stopped and vehicle smelled of burning and smoke. Contacted dealer to have recall 22S56 completed and advised the dealer that the blower motor resister and harness appeared to be melted”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11533339

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Vehicle rollaway after being shifted to park

POWER TRAIN

7 NHTSA complaints · 2018-07 → 2024-09

“I had parked the vehicle in grocery store lot. I had been shopping for 20-30 minutes when I was called to the service desk and was told to go to the parking lot. My car had rolled back across the parking lot aisle and had hit another vehicle”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11609813
“VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK. AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A HOME WHILE STILL IN PARK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11204906
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE REVERSED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND DOWN A HILL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11113130

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Air bags failing to deploy in a frontal crash

AIR BAGS

5 NHTSA complaints · 2016-03 → 2023-10

“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON A HIGHWAY. HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE. NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11091234
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 - 65 MPH, another vehicle struck the contact's front driver's side, causing the contact's vehicle to spin”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11550623
“I WAS INVOLVED IN A MAJOR FRONT END COLLISION YESTERDAY THAT IS MOST LIKELY RESULTING IN TOTALING MY BRAND NEW CAR. MY ENTIRE FRONT END IS DEMOLISHED AND FRAME WAS DEFINITELY EFFECTED AS CAR DOORS COULDN'T EVEN BE OPENED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10910600

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 11, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 11, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 7,500 mi

Replace synthetic-blend or full-synthetic Motorcraft oil per the IOLM, or every 7,500-10,000 miles. EcoBoost engines require full synthetic; Coyote 5.0L V8 specifies SAE 5W-30.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 10,000 mi

Rotate tires every 10,000 miles, or with every other oil change. F-150 4x4 owners should rotate every 5,000-7,500 miles to even out drivetrain bias wear.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 10,000 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, and brake fluid level every 10,000 miles. Front pads on F-150 and Explorer typically last 40,000-60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

Ford specifies brake fluid replacement on an inspection basis, but moisture testing every 3 years is recommended. Replace if reading exceeds 3% water content.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace the engine air filter every 30,000 miles. EcoBoost turbocharged engines are sensitive to airflow restriction — don't extend.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Every 150,000 mi

Ford 6R80, 10R80, and 8F transmissions use Mercon LV fluid rated 150,000 miles under normal service. Severe service (towing, plowing) drops this to 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Transfer Case Fluid (4WD models)

Every 60,000 mi

F-150 4x4 and Bronco 4x4: replace transfer case fluid every 60,000 miles. Use Motorcraft XL-12 — do not substitute generic transfer case fluid.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Rear Differential Fluid

Every 100,000 mi

F-Series and Expedition: replace rear axle fluid every 100,000 miles, or 50,000 miles if towing. Limited-slip rear ends require friction-modifier additive.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$150–$195

Shop

~$105–$135

DIY

~$20–$50

Drain plug + fill plug — straightforward DIY. AWD vehicles have two; budget for both.

Spark Plugs

Every 100,000 mi

Iridium spark plugs on Coyote 5.0L, EcoBoost 2.7L/3.5L, and 2.3L are rated 100,000 miles. EcoBoost engines: never exceed the interval — gap erosion causes coil failure.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Engine Coolant

Every 50,000 mi

Motorcraft Orange (Dex-Cool compatible) coolant: first change at 100,000 miles, then every 50,000. Older trucks with Yellow Motorcraft coolant: 50,000 miles throughout.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 20,000 mi

Replace the cabin air filter every 20,000 miles. On F-150, located behind the glove box; on Escape and Explorer, accessed from the passenger footwell.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

16 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

8

complaints mentioning a crash

6

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2015 Ford Expedition reflects Ford's published service intervals and the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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