2015 Ford Escape Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

234Engine complaints

22.7%Of all 1,029 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN267 · 25.9%

ENGINE234 · 22.7%

Unspecified / other132 · 12.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM118 · 11.5%

BACK OVER PREVENTION80 · 7.8%

Share of the 1,029 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“IN JANUARY 2018 I HAD JUST PURCHAED THE VEHICLE IN JULY 2017) WHEN I RECEIVED MY RECALL LETTER I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER REGARDING THE…”NHTSA complaint 11096984 — filed 05/21/2018

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEARS FAILED TO SHIFT PROPERLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE…”NHTSA complaint 11089946 — filed 04/24/2018

“THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THEN GO OFF. IF THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK SOMETIMES THE HEAT WOULD NOT WORK, THE ONLY…”NHTSA complaint 11062906 — filed 01/15/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford Escape have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ford Escape: 234 of 1,029 complaints on file (22.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Ford Escape have in total?

1,029 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 19 involved a fire, 32 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.