2015 Ford Escape Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 1,129 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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10/100
Very High Reported Activity — 2015 Ford Escape
The 2015 Ford Escape shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
1,129
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
30
Crash Reports
20 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Ford Escape (9)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Seat Belts
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…
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
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…
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
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….
🔧 Electrical System: Ignition
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…
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
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…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
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…
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…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
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…
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…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model…
🔧 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative…
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Ford Escape
Based on 1,129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford Escape — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.
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✅ Best model years: 2012, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Ford Escape
Is the 2015 Ford Escape reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Ford Escape has 9 recall campaigns and 1,129 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Escape have?
The 2015 Ford Escape has 9 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Escape?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Ford Escape are: Power Train, Back Over Prevention, Engine, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Ford Escape safe to buy?
The 2015 Ford Escape has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Escape should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Escape are: 2012, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
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