2015 Ford Escape reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Escape from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,279
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 266 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 9
- see below
- Reported harm
- 39 reported crashes · 45 injuries · 32 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#249
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
+942
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2013-2017
+989
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
21%
Power Train: 266 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 Ford Escape
- POWER TRAIN 266
- ENGINE 233
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 132
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 117
- STEERING 77
9 recalls on record for the 2015 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 25V695000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing th
- NHTSA 26V011000 · 2026 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 22V254000 · 2022 · POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move
- NHTSA 22V413000 · 2022 · POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move
- NHTSA 20V331000 · 2020 · 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 vehicl
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2015 Ford Escape units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Ford Escape reliable?
NHTSA has 1,279 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Ford Escape and 9 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (266 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Ford Escape units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Escape?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (266), engine (233), unknown or other (132), electrical system (117). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 Ford Escape?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2015 Ford Escape. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.