2015 Ford Escape reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Ford Escape — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,279
- 779 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 266 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 9
- see below
- Reported harm
- 39 reported crashes · 45 injuries · 32 fires
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. Data as of 2026. 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?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.