Model year guide

2015 Ford Escape

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Ford Escape is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 136 on record.

2015 Ford Escape — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Ford Escape at a glance

Safety recalls9
Owner complaints1,076
Combined25 mpg
Typical price$16,664

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2015 Ford Escape recalls 9

Seat Belts NHTSA Campaign #17V472000 · 25/07/2017

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford c…

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch NHTSA Campaign #16V643000 · 06/09/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #15V406000 · 24/06/2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Speci…

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C03.

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #15V436000 · 08/07/2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail …

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch NHTSA Campaign #20V331000 · 08/06/2020

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break mak…

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website t…

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) NHTSA Campaign #22V254000 · 14/04/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S25.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) NHTSA Campaign #22V413000 · 10/06/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notific…

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #25V695000 · 13/10/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional l…

Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater NHTSA Campaign #26V011000 · 15/01/2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim let…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2015 Ford Escape common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 1,076 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2015 Ford Escape MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,490

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2015 Ford Escape worth?

Low
$10,995
Typical price
$16,664
High
$22,200

From 124 comparable 2015 Ford Escape listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Ford Escape costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,450
Depreciation (5 yrs)$8,300
Total$20,750
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($16,664) with the same model 5 model-years older ($8,384), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Ford Escape trims & engines on record

Trims
SE · Titanium · S
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 240 hp · 1.6L 4-cyl 178 hp · 2.5L 4-cyl 168 hp

2015 Ford Escape vehicles on record

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2015 Ford Escape — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford Escape have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2015 Ford Escape. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Escape?

Based on 1,076 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are back over prevention, electrical system, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford Escape get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Ford Escape at about 25 mpg combined (22 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2015 Ford Escape worth?

Comparable 2015 Ford Escape listings run roughly $10,995–$22,200, typically around $16,664 (from 124 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.