2015 Ford Escape Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2015 Ford Escape, 1% of the 1,132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At 76,851 miles my transmission failed and according to Ford metal pieces found was found in the fluid I was on my way home when my vehicle just stopped in the middle of on going traffic I've only have it for two years and take very good care of it but was never told that any transmission issues were detected before that the bypass coolant valved code would appear even though I have repair it twice this year .”
NHTSA complaint #11289217, filed 2019-12, 76,851 miles“While driving on highway 278 in pa, vehicle experienced loss of power to steering, I pulled the vehicle road side, turned off power , restarted the vehicle. Steering was still stiff could not move it freely. I have contacted nearest Ford dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11197138, filed 2019-04, 61,200 miles“I was sitting I the truck letting it warm up before I started my day I was scrolling threw my phone I looked up I saw hudge flames I reached to unlock the door when I realized the locks stopped working I was locked in the car luckily I had my windows cracked enough to reach out and open the door the radio blew up on my way out the car it was so hot I didn't expect anything I never had this problem before scared me to death worst car experience of my life I was scared to death I can't explain how bad I feel my truck was my new best friend I kept the truck clean pretty I'm hurt it's burned all…”
NHTSA complaint #11163160, filed 2018-12, 118,000 miles“While backing into a parking space, the ABS and traction control lights started flashing and audible warnings sounded. The car started shaking. I was unable to stop or steer my car. I had a low speed collision with a properly parked car. Thank god no one was injured. Had this happened on an open road the outcome would have been different. I had reported this problem to my dealer previously. They applied an existing recall saying that it fixed the issue. That was on the 20th of october 2015. The car is being towed to my dealer's body shop for inspection by usaa. I never want to drive it again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10794691, filed 2015-11, 15,700 miles“I was driving my 2015 Ford Escape going about 50mph when my steering wheel just froze. It took all of my strength to try to turn the wheel so I could get myself off the main road and out of everyone's way. I got myself to the side and couldn't turn the wheel at all. Luckily my family wasn't too far so my dad was gonna help me get my car home but he couldn't even turn the wheel. We had to call for a tow truck. Also my 2015 Ford Escape would stall after pumping gas, taking several attempts to start my car and at times not starting at all after filling my tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #11243668, filed 2019-08Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 11 | 1% |
| 2013 | 40 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 15 | 1% |
| 2010 | 27 | 1% |
| 2009 | 22 | 1% |
| 2008 | 36 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 16 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Escape
287 complaintsEngine
239 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
170 complaintsOther or unknown
148 complaintsElectrical system
135 complaintsSteering
81 complaintsFuel system
57 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
29 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsWheels
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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