2015 Ford Expedition: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
It scores 92 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $21,863 to own, including $5,808 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Expedition.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$2,936
Transmission & drivetrain$1,996
Electrical system$257
Driver-assist & stability$214
Body, glass & interior$126
Brakes$112
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 4, 2025 · campaign 25V572000
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.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraApr 23, 2025 · campaign 25V270000
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.
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No. It scores 92 out of 100, one of the more reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2015 Ford Expedition reliable?
It scores 92 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 164 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,808 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2015 Ford Expedition cost to own?
About $21,863 over 5 years: $4,722 in lost value, $5,808 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $22,129 today.
What are the best years of the Ford Expedition?
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (92/100) and the 2020 worst (26/100).
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Expedition have?