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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2015 Ford Escape Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
287about this part
Share
25%of 1,135 total for the year
Median mileage
94,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 287 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Ford Escape, 25% of the 1,135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“We were driving down the highway when the ford escape shut down and the the check engine light came on for the Evap system several parts have been replaced but I get the same code and the car is dying at idle and losing power a different times while driving”

NHTSA complaint #11633099, filed 2024-12, 145,349 miles

“Warning light comes on. Transmission hit ok goes off. Messaglight goes on to shut car off I do that an message doesn't come back on. At one time my car even slowed downs to 40 and another warning light came on shut car off restarted an ran ok. That warning light stayed on until taken to Ford garage in gibson city. They couldn't find anything wrong so reset. These all began a month ago.”

NHTSA complaint #11242363, filed 2019-08, 100,114 miles

“Recall number: 18s20. The shifter cable bushing is degraded just like the recall number I mentioned at the beginning. While I was parked, I was not able to shift manually and the dash kept reading neutral. I was able to get the cable back on the transmission in order to get the vehicle home.”

NHTSA complaint #11245285, filed 2019-08, 120,000 miles

“Shifter cable broke at transmission end. A bushing that helps connect the cable to the transmission broke. It allowed me to park the car without the transmission in park and without receiving any audible warning. It also caused the transmission to be stuck in the d position, not allowing me to start the car as I had no way of changing gears. If the car was on a hill, it would've rolled away, creating a dangerous situation.”

NHTSA complaint #11165468, filed 2019-01, 108,000 miles

“Purchased my 2015 Ford Escape 10/12/19 from cardinaleway hyundai dealership in corona ca. February 1, returned to dealership for routine maintenance. 02/07/20 I was going to lunch and when I put my car in drive it sounded like I was dragging something under the front of the car. Parked car immediately and had it towed to the dealership who says my it's my transmission. The transmission almost fell from the car. No warranty and no remedy as if yet.”

NHTSA complaint #11308878, filed 2020-02, 92,600 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025312%
202423%
20232525%
20223113%
20214613%
202024315%
201912821%
201827615%
201739114%
201632127%
201528725%
201448123%
201340115%
20126611%
201126820%
201050825%
200930118%
200832917%
20074417%
20068017%
20051178%
2004275%
20035510%
200210510%
200112813%
2000120%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford Escape

Engine
239 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
171 complaintsOther or unknown
150 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology