Worst 2015 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Escape.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 262 | 3 | — | 91,973 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 230 | 4 | 8 | 77,734 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 112 | 2 | 10 | 63,558 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 77 | 5 | 2 | 52,467 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 51 | 1 | — | 95,626 mi | |
| Fuel System | 48 | — | 1 | 47,758 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 37 | — | — | 113,393 mi | |
| Body Structure | 31 | — | 1 | 47,548 mi | |
| Brakes | 23 | 5 | — | 52,262 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 21 | — | — | 77,588 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 21 | — | — | 54,533 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 10 | — | 57,999 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | 1 | — | 62,200 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 13 | — | — | 44,493 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | 1 | 34,563 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | 1 | — | 367,959 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | — | — | 36,300 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 1 | — | 70,431 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 10 | 1 | 1 | 52,940 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 8 | — | — | 35,727 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 8 | — | — | 74,266 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 | — | — | 113,808 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | 1 | 1 | 31,850 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 6 | — | — | 54,683 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 6,306 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 5 | — | — | 58,938 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Ford Escape
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~9,434,835 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 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 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
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2015 Ford Escape — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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