2015 Ford Expedition Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Ford Expedition, 5% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. There were no warnings before this took place. The vehicle was in motion when the failure took place. There is a similar recall on the Ford f-150 which uses the same parts as the Expedition. Recall # 20s31. We have attached all documentation of the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11340969, filed 2020-07, 74,500 miles“The day after we bought this vehicle used had 78,000 miles on it we were driving on a 4 lane road about 60mph when the check engine light came on and it put itself into neutral. The gas peddle would not engage. After we turn it off and on a couple times we were able to drive it again. This has happened at least three times since we have owned it. We bought it 4 months ago. On three other occasions the check engine light came on while returning home from a 3 hour drive on a highway going 60mph down a hill and it was under powered but still drivable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11281121, filed 2019-11, 78,000 miles“Started to notice violent shaking in the front of the vehicle when the brakes are applied at interstate speeds. The 2015 Expedition 4wd has 19,000 miles on the odometer. At very low speeds there is the same shaking of the front brakes---but much less noticeable apparently due to the low speed. Trying to schedule warranty inspection at local Ford dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10913654, filed 2016-10, 19,000 miles“Brake light comes on while driving then no brakes! Unless you push the pedal real hard then it makes a grinding sound! When you stop vehicle stop the engine and let it sit for a few minutes, then start it, the brake light stays off and everything works fine again! This happened twice! The first time was march 2018 we then took to dealer and they charged to install new booster and some other device. Today jan 4th 2019 the same thing happened!”
NHTSA complaint #11165286, filed 2019-01, 76,000 miles“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. (No accidents yet). First repair was done at a reputable shop under an extended warranty, it is now back in the same shop for the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11586973, filed 2024-05Related service bulletins
- 10171859Feb 12, 2020Some 2013-2018 F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise while driving in 2-wheel drive (2WD) mode most…
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2025 | 6 | 16% |
| 2024 | 9 | 11% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 9 | 8% |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 | 75 | 21% |
| 2016 | 48 | 22% |
| 2015 | 9 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 14% |
| 2008 | 33 | 23% |
| 2007 | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 | 17 | 6% |
| 2005 | 16 | 5% |
| 2004 | 43 | 14% |
| 2003 | 87 | 14% |
| 2002 | 22 | 6% |
| 2001 | 24 | 4% |
| 2000 | 33 | 4% |
| 1999 | 36 | 4% |
| 1998 | 57 | 7% |
| 1997 | 110 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Expedition
45 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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