2015 Ford Expedition Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 164 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ford Expedition overview page.
What owners report
“I was towing a trailer on a freeway when I suddenly got a "wrench" light stating my engine was cutting power due to heat and…”NHTSA complaint 11531889 — filed 07/12/2023
“My 2015 Ford Expedition randomly dies when I drive it. The vehicle only has 60.000 miles on it, we took it to a ford dealership…”NHTSA complaint 11521454 — filed 05/10/2023
“transmission cooler lines snapped at 60mph. no crash able to get suv on side of road. transmission is totaled needs replaced. repairs are underway at…”NHTSA complaint 11513506 — filed 03/23/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Ford Expedition have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ford Expedition: 29 of 164 complaints on file (17.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2015 Ford Expedition have in total?
164 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
