2015 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1095 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Power Train (285), Engine (238), Back Over Prevention (145).
Key takeaways
- 1095 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 29 involve a crash, 19 a fire, 32 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 285 | 26% |
| Engine | 238 | 22% |
| Back Over Prevention | 145 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 140 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 135 | 12% |
| Steering | 81 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 50 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 44 | 4% |
| Structure | 36 | 3% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 29 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 2% |
| Wheels | 25 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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 2026-09-18
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image. In addition, the message “Rear-view Camera Unavailable” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a rear-view camera display failure. The cont...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-09-18
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank or distorted image, with the message "Camera...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-09-18
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); and the local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing the rear-view camera displayed a ...
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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.