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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2015 Ford Expedition Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
18%of 164 total for the year
Median mileage
72,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Ford Expedition, 18% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Three times the vehicle has gone into limp mode with the wrench light being displayed on the dash. I have gone to the dealership each time and no failure code is coming up. They will not fix the vehicle without the failure code being displayed and recommended towing the vehicle next time it happens. I have fear of driving this vehicle on the highway.”

NHTSA complaint #11338632, filed 2020-07, 89,000 miles

“I was driving down a steep grade and all of a sudden the vehicle started to jerk and shake, the wrench symbol popped up as well as a warning see owners manual. As I safely got off the road I had waited for cars to pass by before I tried to re emerge onto the road and there was no response to a full press of the gas pedal and the vehicle would only go approx. 1 mile hr. I turned the car off and was about to call a tow truck and I decided to turn the vehicle back on and I put it in drive and it let me drive with no issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11000024, filed 2017-06, 46,000 miles

“While traveling in the passing (3rd) left lane on interstate highway with speeds of 65 to 70 MPH, the vehical totally loss power, motor still running but just at an uneven poor idle, still in gear, I attempted to accelerate, it did absolutely nothing yet the motor was still at the poor idle. On the dash comupter a wrench appeared with see manual along with a small check engine light above that. I was forced to get out of that dangerous situation with no power, coasting through 3 lanes with my wife waving out the passenger window to let my powerless car drift over. …”

NHTSA complaint #11123619, filed 2018-08, 68,000 miles

“In the past week, on 2 separate occasions, my 2015 Ford Expedition has stalled while driving. First instance, while driving approx. 45mph on small country road and accelerating, vehicle stalled and came to a rolling stop, with service indicator light and see manual illuminated on dashboard. Once stopped and shifted into park, vehicle started and drove again normally. Second instance (approx. 2 days later), while entering interstate from on ramp, approx. 45mph and accelerating, vehicle stalled. Luckily, we were able to steer the vehicle to the shoulder prior to coming to complete stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11096463, filed 2018-05, 77,000 miles

“While driving at 50 MPH sudden power loss. Speed went from 50 MPH to 2 MPH. Vehicle drifted to a stop despite pressing gas. After waiting by the side of the road was able to get vehicle moving at approx. 4 MPH. Friend responding suggested turning engine off and on again. That worked, power restored and able to get home. Dealer replaced electronic throttle body that had malfunctioned.”

NHTSA complaint #11115812, filed 2018-08, 52,851 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025513%
202456%
20231117%
20221614%
202111347%
202026963%
201922443%
201814939%
20175114%
20163617%
20152918%
20143447%
20134347%
20126454%
20112130%
20101017%
2009414%
20081410%
20072713%
2006227%
20054414%
2004279%
2003508%
2002185%
2001407%
2000425%
1999677%
1998708%
1997769%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford Expedition

Electrical system
45 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsBrakes
9 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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