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Electrical: engine block heater
NewRisk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2015 Ford EscapeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,148 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford Escape, most often about the power train. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-695 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Ford Escape has problems
1,148 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
287Power train4 crash/fire/injury
239Engine14 crash/fire/injury
181Back over prevention3 crash/fire/injury
137Electrical system10 crash/fire/injury
81Steering5 crash/fire/injury
50Fuel/propulsion system
44Engine and engine cooling
36Structure
29Latches/locks/linkages
17719 other systems25 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 287 | 4 |
| Engine | 239 | 14 |
| Back over prevention | 181 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 137 | 10 |
| Steering | 81 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 50 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 44 | 1 |
| Structure | 36 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 29 | 0 |
| 19 other systems | 177 | 25 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2015 Ford Escape recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.
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repaired · 2022 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
repaired · 2019 Q1
repaired · 2018 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the…
repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
94kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 171 power train complaints. 56% were reported before 100,000 miles.
9under 30k miles96under 100k miles75100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
18 owners mentioned a cost$5,000median
Middle half: $981 – $6,806
Engine
13 owners mentioned a cost$8,000median
Middle half: $2,300 – $9,000
Steering
12 owners mentioned a cost$2,400median
Middle half: $2,026 – $3,125
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Escape year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escape median. How we score
9961,0275584991,3944642541,9741,6932,0711,3206042,7532,0911,1481,1922,7101,8336041,62135623810278263
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Ford Escape safety ratings
2015 Ford Escape SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Ford Escape, and the recalls they led to.
- Door Latch FailureLed to recall 16V-643
- Door Latch FailuresLed to recall 20V-177
In owners' words
What Escape owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I replaced my transmission around 156000 miles the repair shop replaced my transmission with a brand new transmission from a ford dealer. Less than 6000 miles on my new transmission it needed to be replaced again. My transmission is having issues again with less then 20000 miles on the second…
I visited the dealership for a shift bushing recall service. When I checked the car after leaving, I noticed that a required part of the repair, the white cap shown in the official documentation, was missing. When I returned to let them know the job wasn't done right, the staff insisted it was done…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the transmission shifting from second to third gear, the vehicle was jerking, and the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed…
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