2015 Ford Escape Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 149about this part
- Share
- 13%of 1,133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,616miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 149 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Ford Escape, 13% of the 1,133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,616 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I start the car and let it warm up for 5 - 6 minutes befor putting it in drive . As I pull away its shuts off. I let it run again sotting in a parked position. I put it in drive and start to pull awsy, it shuts down again. It takes three to four tries before it will run smoothly.it always happens as I pull away from a parked position in my driveway. It has happened driving on the highway”
NHTSA complaint #11173754, filed 2019-02, 90,798 miles“I have a door latch problem. Looked it up and found that in sep 2016 a saftey recall was put out by Ford for the door latches for 2013 - 2015 Ford escapes. I tried to explain this to the dealership service center and they do not have this recall listed. I have this problem and I need it fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11235114, filed 2019-07, 80,000 miles“With no warning my 2015 edge sport, with only 20,700 miles, suddenly lost power (died) and a lighted wrench appeared on dashboard with 'hill assist ?. Fortunately no vehicles were immediately behind and I was able to safely coast to the side. I was then able to re-start the engine. The dealership's 'fix' was to reset the computer but I don't know if that has truly resolved the issue. I am very concerned this could happen again under more dangerous circumstances.”
NHTSA complaint #11157013, filed 2018-12, 20,700 miles“Car caught fire when I was not in it period from what I have read there was a carbon monoxide leak in the front cabin in many of these cars that could spontaneously combust which is what happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11385483, filed 2020-12, 35,000 miles“Jwhen we were turning into our carport, the car suddenly accelerated and almost caused the car to run into our house. However, I was able to put on the brake and stop it in time. I am afraid this will happen again and will cause damage or worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10971888, filed 2017-04, 17,400 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10079006Aug 31, 2016Inoperative hands-free liftgate after addition of trailer hitch
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 19% |
| 2024 | 16 | 21% |
| 2023 | 9 | 9% |
| 2022 | 25 | 11% |
| 2021 | 59 | 17% |
| 2020 | 313 | 19% |
| 2019 | 42 | 7% |
| 2018 | 109 | 6% |
| 2017 | 158 | 6% |
| 2016 | 158 | 13% |
| 2015 | 149 | 13% |
| 2014 | 275 | 13% |
| 2013 | 303 | 11% |
| 2012 | 46 | 8% |
| 2011 | 58 | 4% |
| 2010 | 94 | 5% |
| 2009 | 58 | 3% |
| 2008 | 60 | 3% |
| 2007 | 18 | 7% |
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2005 | 76 | 5% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 24 | 4% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 31 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Escape
287 complaintsEngine
239 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
170 complaintsElectrical system
135 complaintsSteering
81 complaintsFuel system
57 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
29 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsWheels
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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