Model year record

2015 Ford Escape

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,749 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V011000

Equipment: electrical: engine block heater

Component: Equipment: electrical: engine block heater
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 116,672
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-01-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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 letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V695000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component: Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,448,655
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-10-13
Owners notified: 2026-01-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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 letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V413000

Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod

Component: Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 2,925,968
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-06-10
Owners notified: 2022-10-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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 notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V254000

Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod

Component: Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 96,015
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-04-14
Owners notified: 2022-05-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V331000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 2,147,323
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-06-08
Owners notified: 2020-07-27

Defect description

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 making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Safety risk

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Manufacturer remedy

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 to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V472000

Seats

Component: Seats
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 94,605
Reported to NHTSA: 2017-07-25
Owners notified: 2017-10-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V643000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 2,046,297
Reported to NHTSA: 2016-09-06
Owners notified: 2017-01-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V436000

Electrical system: ignition

Component: Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 374,781
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-07-08
Owners notified: 2015-07-27

Defect description

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 to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety risk

If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V406000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 184,519
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-06-24
Owners notified: 2015-08-04

Defect description

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. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety risk

If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	317	95,000 mi
Engine	299	74,000 mi
Back over prevention	238	90,000 mi
Unknown or other	204	48,616 mi
Electrical system	148	60,000 mi
Steering	87	45,744 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	59	49,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling	45	117,000 mi
Structure: body	34	49,000 mi
Service brakes	27	47,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	22	58,000 mi
Wheels	21	55,600 mi
Seat belts	19	40,000 mi
Air bags	18	56,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	18	78,700 mi
Visibility/wiper	16	41,000 mi
Suspension	15	30,601 mi
Exterior lighting	14	22,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	12	—
Power train: automatic transmission	12	123,082 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	11	35,727 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	10	53,000 mi
Seats	9	9,700 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	8	70,243 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	8	108,628 mi
Back over prevention: warnings	7	—
Tires	6	1,600 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	6	60,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	5	51,250 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	4	96,000 mi
Equipment	4	88,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer	3	70,624 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger: intercooler	2	98,700 mi
Equipment: electrical: engine block heater	2	—
Exterior lighting: headlights	2	81,840 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	2	54,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister	2	60,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection	2	—
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: bearings/bushings	2	122,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	70,000 mi
Structure	2	1,800 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	2	17,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	2	72,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system	1	—
Electrical system: body control module/BCM	1	133,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	78,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	42,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	92,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	138,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	81,840 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	1	109,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump	1	110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: hoses/valves/sensors	1	—
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system	1	132,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: fueling/charging door/hatch/port: latch/lock release system	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	80,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	68,000 mi
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod	1	86,000 mi
Steering: column	1	75,000 mi
Suspension: rear	1	46,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle: actuator/stepper motor	1	117,000 mi

The 2014 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2016 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.