Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Ford Escape has 9 recalls, 972 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
9
Recalls
972
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
17V472000
SEAT BELTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactur...
16V643000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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 Mustan...
15V406000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit C...
15V436000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles ...
20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-201...
22V254000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the tr...
22V413000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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 veh...
25V695000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion,...
26V011000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
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 b...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Ford Escape SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | EQUIPMENT,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, ... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), the rea... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | (1) What happened? Suddenly the rear camera screen went blank. It took me half a second to realize t... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE FORD ESCAPE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AND THEN APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES LATER IT CAUGHT ON ... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Took care & kept up with car maintenance quite regularly, including oil and transmission fluid drain... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearvi... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearvi... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owned a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The back up/rear view camera display a blank or distorted image while in reverse and has reduced and... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failure in traffic. Just stopped engaging the gears. Transmission has failed and needs ... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera wa... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear-view camera hasn't worked for several months. I was going to get it repaired until I recei... |
| Feb 14, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | I recently purchased this vehicle. The driver seatbelt does not retract snugly when fastened. The ... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearvi... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Service engine warning light came on. When checked, coolant was found to be leaking into cylinder 3... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Upon putting car in reverse backup camera screen shows upside picture. Upon putting car in reverse ... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Transmission failure at 79211 miles. Vehicle has been serviced and maintained regularly. Transmissio... |