What NHTSA's records show for the 2015 Ford Escape: 1,110 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (285), Engine (239), Back Over Prevention (156). 30 complaints mention a crash and 20 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2015 Ford Escape owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2015 Ford Escape: 1,110 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (285), Engine (239), Back Over Prevention (156). 30 complaints mention a crash and 20 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2015 Ford Escape recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns and 1,110 owner complaints for the 2015 Ford Escape. The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (285), Engine (239), Back Over Prevention (156). The most recent recall (NHTSA #26V011000, January 2026) covers the Equipment. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
9
Owner complaints
1,110
Complaints mentioning a crash
30
Complaints mentioning a fire
20
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Power Train
285
Engine
239
Back Over Prevention
156
Electrical System
135
Steering
81
Fuel/Propulsion System
50
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #26V011000 — Equipment (January 2026): 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…
NHTSA #25V695000 — Back Over Prevention (October 2025): 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…
NHTSA #22V413000 — Power Train (June 2022): 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.
NHTSA #22V254000 — Power Train (April 2022): 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.
NHTSA #20V331000 — Latches/Locks/Linkages (June 2020): 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…
NHTSA #17V472000 — Seat Belts (July 2017): 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…
NHTSA #16V643000 — Latches/Locks/Linkages (September 2016): 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…
NHTSA #15V436000 — Electrical System (July 2015): 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…
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-10-12.
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