2015 Ford Escape problems
The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company since the 2001 model year. The first Ford SUV derived from a car platform, the Escape fell below the Ford Explorer in size; the Escape is currently sized between the Ford EcoSport and Ford Edge. The 2004 Ford Escape Hybrid was the first hybrid-electric vehicle from Ford, and the first hybrid produced as an SUV.
The first two generations of the Escape used the Ford CD2 platform (jointly developed with Mazda), leading to the release of the Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner; as with the Escape, both the Tribute and Mariner were marketed in North America. In Europe, the Escape was initially branded as the Ford Maverick from 2001 to 2008 (replacing a Nissan-produced SUV).
Under the mid-2000s "One Ford" globalization strategy, the third and fourth-generation designs of the Escape have been unified with the Ford Kuga, designed by Ford of Europe. Sharing a common body and chassis underpinnings (and several engines), the Escape and Kuga are manufactured in their home markets. As with previous generations, the fourth-generation Escape is offered with gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options. Outside of North America, the Ford Escape is marketed in Australia, China, and Taiwan.
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Common 2015 Ford Escape problems
The 2015 Ford Escape has been reported to have several common problems by its owners, primarily involving the transmission, engine, and brakes.
- Engine Stalling and Failure: Another common problem with the 2015 Ford Escape is engine stalling and failure, which can be caused by a damaged transfer case. This issue affects approximately 0.5% of the vehicles, with owners reporting a loud clicking noise at high speeds, vibrations under the vehicle, and the transfer case being prone to damage even with regular use. The cost to fix this problem can range from $2,100 to $6,000 or more, depending on the extent of the damage.
- Brake Failure: Brake failure is another common problem reported by owners of the 2015 Ford Escape, affecting approximately 0.5% of the vehicles. The cost to fix this problem can range from $360 to $580.
- Transfer Case Problems: Transfer case problems have also been reported by owners of the 2015 Ford Escape, affecting approximately 0.5% of the vehicles. The cost to fix this problem can range from $438 to $530.
- Engine Overheat and Rollaway: The 2015 Ford Escape has also been reported to have engine overheat and rollaway problems, which can be caused by a cracked engine block and coolant leak, as well as degraded cable bushing. These issues can affect the vehicle's overall performance and safety, and can be costly to repair.
To avoid buying a used 2015 Ford Escape with these problems, it is recommended to conduct a thorough test drive and inspection of the vehicle, including checking for vibrations, shuttering, stalling, bumps, or simply not working. A professional mechanic should also be consulted for a full inspection to diagnose any less obvious issues.
In summary, the 2015 Ford Escape has several common problems that can affect its transmission, engine, brakes, and transfer case. These issues can be costly to repair and can affect the vehicle's overall performance and safety. To avoid buying a used 2015 Ford Escape with these problems, it is recommended to conduct a thorough test drive and inspection of the vehicle, including checking for vibrations, shuttering, stalling, bumps, or simply not working. A professional mechanic should also be consulted for a full inspection to diagnose any less obvious issues.
What problems does the 2015 Ford Escape have?
There are seven recalls for the 2015 Escape on file with the NHTSA, with two investigations and 555 complaints. Engine hesitation and overheat may be the result of a cracked engine block and coolant leak. There have been two recalls for rollaway due to a degraded cable bushing.
What year Ford Escape has transmission problems?
The Ford Escape has 4,167 reported issues on CarComplaints.com, with transmission issues accounting for many of those. In terms of reliability by model year, the 2006-2009 Ford Escapes have the highest transmission issues, with many customers reporting needing a new transmission after approximately 80,000 miles.
What was the worst year for the Ford Escape?
A: Buyers should avoid the 2013, 2014, and 2008 Ford Escape models. These years are known for significant reliability issues, with the 2013 and 2014 models having serious engine and transmission problems and the 2008 model experiencing the most complaints regarding transmission and steering system issues.
What is the recall on the 2015 Ford Escape engine?
Summary: 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. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
Does the 2015 Ford Escape have problems?
There are seven recalls for the 2015 Escape on file with the NHTSA, with two investigations and 555 complaints. Engine hesitation and overheat may be the result of a cracked engine block and coolant leak. There have been two recalls for rollaway due to a degraded cable bushing.
What was the worst year for the Ford Escape?
A: Buyers should avoid the 2013, 2014, and 2008 Ford Escape models. These years are known for significant reliability issues, with the 2013 and 2014 models having serious engine and transmission problems and the 2008 model experiencing the most complaints regarding transmission and steering system issues.
What year Ford Escape has transmission problems?
The Ford Escape has 4,167 reported issues on CarComplaints.com, with transmission issues accounting for many of those. In terms of reliability by model year, the 2006-2009 Ford Escapes have the highest transmission issues, with many customers reporting needing a new transmission after approximately 80,000 miles.
What is the recall on the 2015 Ford Escape engine?
Summary: 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. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
2015 Ford Escape car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Escape problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Ford Escape vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2015 Ford Escape
The NHTSA has received 764 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Ford Escape. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Ford Escape vehicles.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-10
- VIN: 1FMCU9GX4FU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the RPM raised to high with heavy white smoke coming from the tailpipe. The check engine light warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition coils and spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic, and it was determined that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #3. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-25
- VIN: 1FMCU9GX1FU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Head gasket is bad according to the mechanic.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-16
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to operate the vehicle, the transmission failed to shift out of neutral. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the axle became loosened. The vehicle was left at the local dealer for further diagnostic testing. In addition, the contact stated that the front wheel bearings were previously replaced at the same local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was not available.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-23
- VIN: 1FMCU9GX6FU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact called on behalf of their daughter who owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that their daughter attempted to start the vehicle while parked, the vehicle shuttered and stalled, and then proceeded to start back up again, upon noticing the abnormality the vehicle was no longer used. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into cylinder number two, and that the engine would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-02
- VIN: 1FMCU9GX1FU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering assembly gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact did research and discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-09
- VIN: 1FMCU0JX6FU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would leak coolant, and needed to be refilled consistently. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where a hole in the coolant tank was discovered and replaced the tank, however, the coolant continued to leak and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed and advised that the Turbo engine eco boost failed and that the vehicle coolant was leaking into the engine. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-14
- VIN: 1FMCU0JX2FU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The vehicle has coolant leaking into the cylinders. The dealership shows that it was due to overheating but the vehicle has not overheated. The dealership states that the engine needs replacement but is unable to verify any damage in the cylinders. The vehicle was taken in due to misfiring and the vehicle dying upon starting after a short period of time being turned off.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-20
- VIN: 1FMCU9GX3FU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. There was an abnormal sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinder head, causing engine damages. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,300.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-07
- VIN: 1FMCU9G95FU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge began to indicate that the engine was overheating. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the driver observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low, prompting him to refill the coolant reservoir. The following day the driver observed white smoke coming from the exhaust prompting him to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion had damaged the engine. The contact was informed that the engine and turbo charger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 22-2229. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-23
- VIN: 1FMCU9GXXFU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her daughter was operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed an engine misfire in cylinder #1 due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-16
- VIN: 1FMCU9J92FU
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that neither the VIN nor the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-25
- VIN: 1FMCU9GX5FU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: We bought this car used from the Ford dealership in Ellensburg WA in 2021. It had 79k at the time. We performed a lot of maintenance on the vehicle; new tires, alignment, coolant flush, transmission flush, spark plugs, and updated the Synce software. Then the turbo failed about 5 months later. And we replaced the turbo with a brand new one at the same dealership for 5k. Then we replaced the coolant system. We performed all the recalls as they came in, regarding the transmission shifter and something to do with a solenoid, and we never missed an oil change. In September 2024 the transmission failed and it needs a whole new one. There's a class action lawsuit in CA for the type of transmission in this year of Ford Escape, but it's only for CA residents. Too bad. It's been less than 3 years since we bought it, we've paid twice the price it's worth in repairs and on maintenance, and now it's junk. DON'T BUY AN ESCAPE!
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-19
- VIN: 1FMCU9GX1FU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: At 120k the transmission went bad. Dealership charged $7k to replace. We chose to replace because it was cheaper than buying a new vehicle. A few months after the transmission was repaired, we started losing a lot of coolant. The dreaded coolant leak through the head gasket into cylinder 2 is the diagnosis. Dealer, told us $12k for a new motor. This is not okay!!!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-09
- VIN: 1FMCU9G94FU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: With no warning, car suddenly refused to start after parking it for a brief errand. Jump starting had no effect (battery was healthy and fully charged). Keys would switch instrument cluster on but cluster would go dark when key was turned to start position or when shifter release was pulled. After reviewing YouTube, other owners found that the 50A mega fuse connected to the fuel pump and BCM (yellow wire) would degrade to the point that its internal connection would become intermittent. This causes intermittent no-start condition and could result in the vehicle shutting off while being driven on the road. Rapping on the front panel of the battery box can temporarily reconnect the internal failure of the fuse and allow the car to start.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- VIN: 1FMCU0J92FU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: My backup camera glitches and my APMI module has gone out, which was diagnosed by Ford. I’ve seen this is an issue with other Ford models as well, however there are no active recalls for my VIN. The Airbag light is also on.
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-05
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMCU9GX6FU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle died without warning. Due to the failure, the contact was left stranded in the middle of the highway. While the contact was on the phone with 911, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle from behind. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact sustained mental trauma due to the accident, but no physical injuries. The police arrived at the scene and a police report was filed. The whereabouts of the other driver were unknown. No medical attention was rendered at the scene. No property damage was reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-09
- VIN: 1FMCU0G98FU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Coolant has leaked into the engine and the whole engine needs to be replaced
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-08
- VIN: 1FMCU0JX8FU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with spark plug failure. The contact was informed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinder and engine failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #2 and engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under an unstated recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-02
- VIN: 1FMCU9GX3FU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE CAR KEPT OVERHEATING AFTER i PURCHASED IT EARLIER THIS YEAR. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE MOTOR. I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET AND THE INSURANCE i ADDED ON COVERED MOST OF IT FOR A USED MOTOR TO BE INSTALLED. THE DEALER NEVER FIXED THE RECALL ON THE LOCKS WHICH THE DOORS OPENED WHEN I CAME TO A STOP. IF MY GRANDKID OR DOGS WERE IN THERE THEY COULD HAVE FELL OUT AND GOT HURT.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-13
- VIN: 1FMCU9G95FU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Coolant intrusion My car has the 2014 engine in it and has coolant leaking into the cylinder combustion chamber
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-04
- VIN: 1FMCU9GX6FU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to reverse out of the garage, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the “Steering Service Required” message was displayed. The contact stated turned off and restarted the vehicle and the steering returned to normal operation. The contact stated that several days afterwards while exiting a parking space, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,841.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-08
- VIN: 1FMCU9G95FU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I was driving this car down the road 50mph when the engine turned off. The dash board indicated no rpm, no warning lights and to shift the car into park. When I rolled safely to a stop, the engine would not crank over with the key and none of the dash board warning lights were on. The issue with this was the 50a BCM fuse #9 opened but did not blow. Wiggling the main wires by the battery caused the BCM to regain power and the car restarted. The fuse was replaced for the repair.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-08
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a white cloud of exhaust smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an excessive amount of exhaust odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #1, causing an engine misfire. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic advised the contact to keep the coolant reservoir filled with coolant to prevent complete engine failure until the vehicle was repaired. The mechanic referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-01
- VIN: 1FMCU9GX3FU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Climate Control Housing is broken. Air will not come out of the face vents. This caused me to overheat because the AC could not cool me off while driving. Even with AC coming out of the feet and defrost vents, it was not able to cool my car off enough to be a comfortable temperature. A dealer and an auto shop both said this is a known issue.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-10
- VIN: 1FMCU9JX1FU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: My daughter borrowed my car and experienced a loud rattling noise. We had it towed to our local shop who recommended bringing it to a Ford Dealership for the issue. We had it towed there and I was informed after they looked at it that we had a cracked flex plate. It horrifies what could have happened while she was in the car. There was a check engine light on, but that was not connected to this issue apparently because I had to pay an additional cost to get that fixed. I have never heard of a cracked flex plate but when I googled it I found Ford had several recalls for it, but not attached to my VIN
2015 Ford Escape recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2015 Ford Escape.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S25.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Summary: 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."
- Consequence: 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 risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Summary: 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."
- Consequence: 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 the risk of personal injury or a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C03.
Negative 2015 Ford Escape car reviews
Positive 2015 Ford Escape car reviews
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I drove a Camry for 12 years and 165,000 miles, and it never gave me any trouble. I'm giving it to my son for his college graduation. Two months ago, I bought a loaded 2015 Escape Titanium 2.0 4 wheel drive, and I'm hoping to have the same luck with this vehicle. I test drove the Santa Fe, Rav 4, and Terrain, but the Escape was the clear winner with its hotter look, hotter interior, and better drive. It has way more pep than the others. I wanted a small SUV with decent gas mileage, and while I miss the 30-32 I was getting with the Camry, I knew my mileage would go down. So far, I'm getting an average of 25.1, which is not bad. I love the fact that it is all-wheel drive and moves to 4-wheel drive when I need it. I'm looking forward to seeing how it does this winter. The interior is amazing, with hands-free navigation, phone, stereo, and climate control. I have had no issues with voice commands, and it's very easy to get comfortable with. I love never needing to take the keys out of my pocket and the keypad on the door. I got the full-length sunroof, and I love it. I've never had one before. The heated seats and memory seats are also great features. I love using my foot to open the back gate, which has come in handy many times. Every time I get into it, I look forward to driving it. So far, so good! Now, at 1 year and 15,000 miles, I still love it. There are a couple of small rattles from time to time in the interior, and at times, the tight sport ride can be no fun with all the poor roads in Wisconsin, but the SUV is still very much fun to drive. I really like the Ford services that you can voice activate, and I've used it a few times to help me find things. It suddenly went away on the 1-year anniversary, but it is only $60 a year, which is a lot less than OnStar. I love using the phone app to send address destinations to my car. That is very slick. I loved driving it last winter, and I had no issues whatsoever in the snow. I hate winter, but I'm looking forward to another year of no worries driving.
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Out of all the cars I looked at, including the 2015 Mini, Jeep, BMW, Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Honda, and Chevy, I decided that my 2013 Escape SE with 37,000 miles was still the best fit for me. However, I received an email from the dealer advertising a dynamite price for the 2015 Escape SE with the convenience package, which I couldn't resist. After some negotiation on the trade-in, I was able to lower my monthly payment and upgrade to the 2015 model. I had no issues with my 2013 Escape, but the 2015 model is just too good to pass up. It offers superior comfort, power, quality, and economy that perfectly suit my needs. Although the 2015 model has several improvements over the 2013, they all add up to make it a better vehicle overall.
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I purchased my new Ford Titanium Escape in January and have been driving it for over a month in winter conditions. I absolutely love it! The visibility is even better than my wife's Ford Edge, and the pep and acceleration are superior to the Edge. While I understand that the Edge is a higher-end vehicle and may have more comfort for long drives, the FWD performs great on snow and ice. I find Ford Sync to be great and use voice commands a lot. The only downside is that the Ford Sync controls are a bit of a stretch to reach. I love having the sunroof along with the roof rack and can't wait to enjoy this vehicle in the summer.
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This vehicle has been a real workhorse for us. We put a lot of miles on it in a short period of time, but it never let us down. It was always ready to go and provided a comfortable ride. We came to rely on it to do exactly what it was designed to do. We never had to make a warranty claim, and the only service it required was routine maintenance. We recently upgraded to a 2018 Escape, but we know that we won't find better reliability even if we spend more or opt for a premium brand.
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This car is really comfortable and the power seats are excellent. I love how it sits up higher than a sedan or compact, and the MPG's are great. The wheels and deep tinted glass give it a really nice look. Overall, this is a fantastic car! We've been experiencing a very snowy winter in Michigan, but the AWD has been excellent. Update 8-11-18: I still love it even after 77K miles with no issues at all. I only had to replace the tires and brakes. I just bought its twin, only silver, with 38K for my wife to drive and she is very happy with it, just like I am.
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Are you having problems with your 2015 Ford Escape?
Aiden Reynolds 2024-11-24
We have experienced persistent issues with our vehicle since its second year. Despite having driven it for less than 70,000 miles, we have decided to part ways with it to avoid further expenses. While I initially enjoyed the car's appearance and driving experience, it ultimately did not meet our needs.
Conner Schinner 2024-11-18
My 2007 Ford Escape with 120,000 miles gets an impressive 26 mpg on the highway, while my 2015 Titanium has only managed 22 mpg. Despite the dealership's insistence that there is no issue, I was able to provide video evidence of a humming vibration in the front windshield when driving into the wind. Even with this evidence, they have been unable to locate and fix the problem. It is clear that my expertise and attention to detail have revealed issues that others have overlooked.
Owen Rogahn 2024-11-08
The back seats may feel a bit cramped, and the fuel economy could be better.
Reece Zieme 2024-11-07
The Ford Escape has had several issues, including build quality, door alignment, rust, coolant consumption, and transmission problems. It is important to be aware of these issues before making a purchase. I decided to trade my 2015 Escape for a 2014 Dodge Charger, which was a great decision. I am confident that my new car will last for the length of the loan. I wish all new car buyers good luck, but I would advise against purchasing the Escape due to its issues.
Sigmund Abernathy 2024-10-27
The vehicle underwent transmission repair at 11,000 miles and 18,000 miles, with two front wheel bearings and one axle being replaced at 36,000 miles. Unfortunately, the original set of Continental tires did not last more than 35,000 miles. Despite these efforts, the transmission is still malfunctioning.