2015 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1142 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Power Train (286), Engine (239), Back Over Prevention (177).
Key takeaways
- 1142 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 31 involve a crash, 20 a fire, 35 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 286 | 25% |
| Engine | 239 | 21% |
| Back Over Prevention | 177 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 153 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 137 | 12% |
| Steering | 81 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 50 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 44 | 4% |
| Structure | 36 | 3% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 29 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 2% |
| Wheels | 25 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford Escape SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Ford Escape SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-11-05
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Unknown Or Other,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-11-05
The rear view camera is broken on the 2015 Ford Escape; it displays a blank screen when in reverse. This creates a safety risk when the car is in reverse and visibility is limited. I received the initial safety recall notice in October 2025. It is now November 2026 and no fix/repair parts are available. After speaking ...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-11-04
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While reversi...
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More for the 2015 Ford Escape
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.