Worst 2015 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Escape.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 262 | 3 | — | 91,973 mi | |
| ENGINE | 229 | 4 | 7 | 77,734 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 126 | 2 | 6 | 55,246 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 112 | 2 | 10 | 63,558 mi | |
| STEERING | 77 | 5 | 2 | 52,467 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 50 | 1 | — | 96,312 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 48 | — | 1 | 47,758 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 37 | — | — | 113,393 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 31 | — | 1 | 47,548 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 23 | 5 | — | 52,262 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 21 | — | — | 77,588 mi | |
| WHEELS | 21 | — | — | 54,533 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 10 | — | 57,999 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 13 | 1 | — | 62,200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 13 | — | — | 44,493 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 | — | 1 | 34,563 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | 1 | — | 367,959 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 11 | — | — | 36,300 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 1 | — | 70,431 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 10 | 1 | 1 | 52,940 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 8 | — | — | 35,727 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 8 | — | — | 74,266 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 7 | — | — | 113,808 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 6 | 1 | 1 | 31,850 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 6 | — | — | 54,683 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 6,306 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | 58,938 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 3 | — | — | 107,333 mi |
Recalls for 2015 Ford Escape
26 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~32,264,631 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
+ 16 more recalls
Other Ford Escape Years
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