CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Ford Escape has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,136 complaints with NHTSA, including 31 crashes, 20 fires, 35 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (288 reports).
2015 Ford Escape recalls
Engine Block Heater Can Crack and Cause Electrical Fire
The engine block heater in certain Ford Escape, Focus, and Lincoln MKC vehicles with a 2.0L engine may crack and develop a coolant leak.
Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image
The rearview camera on certain vehicles may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement
A bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach on certain 2013-2021 Ford vehicles.
Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement or Rolling
A bushing that connects the shift cable to the transmission on certain 2015 Escape vehicles with 2.0L engines may wear down or come loose.
Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving
A component in the door latches can break, making a door difficult to latch or causing the driver or a passenger to think a door is closed when it is not.
Seat and seatbelt bolts may break, reducing crash protection
Some seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors may have been installed with improperly manufactured bolts.
Door Latch May Break, Leaving Door Unsecured While Driving
A component inside the door latch can break.
Engine may keep running after shutoff, risking rollaway
Certain 2015 Ford C-Max, Escape, and Focus vehicles built between April 2014 and June 2015 may keep the engine running after the key or START/STOP button is turned off.
Dashboard Warnings May Fail, Hiding Low Tire or Airbag Alerts
The instrument panel cluster can stop working because of a software incompatibility.
Most common 2015 Ford Escape problems
Problem areas named in the 1,136 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 288 |
| Engine | 239 |
| Back Over Prevention | 173 |
| Unknown Or Other | 151 |
| Electrical System | 139 |
| Steering | 81 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 50 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 44 |
| Structure | 36 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 29 |
What owners report
The rear-view camera could display a blank or distorted image on the center display screen when the vehicle is in reverse. We also receive a message that the rear-view camera is unavailable on the center display screen.
Backup camera is distorted, upside down, blue screen, or message displayed stating âRearview camera not availableâ. I received the recall notice that was mailed October 2025. I have since contacted my local Ford dealership attempting to have this recall resolved, each time to be told that parts are not available yet, only for the Ford Mustang. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. This is a safety concern, as not only do I work at an elementary school, but I also have young grandchildren under the age of 4. This camera issue started before the recall was even issued, and has gotten worse, occurring 97% of the time vehicle is on Reverse. It has been confirmed by the local deal
The contactâs daughter owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the remedy to be available. While the owner was reversing, the back over prevention camera displayed a blue screen with the message âRear-view Camera Unavailableâ. During the failure the vehicle crashed into a vehicle behind. The other vehicle was damaged.
Recall 25V695 Rear backup camera is not working half of the time-totally black screen. Received recall notice in October 2025. Called Ford in October 2026 (a year later) and was told parts still not available and they had no idea when they would be available. This is unacceptable. I believe a year is adequate time to correct this issue. I would like to file a formal complaint.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V69500 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank or distorted image. The failure mileage was 72,000.
2015 Ford Escape questions
Does the 2015 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2015 Ford Escape: Engine Block Heater Can Crack and Cause Electrical Fire; Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image; Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement; Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement or Rolling; Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Escape?
Based on 1,136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (288), Engine (239), Back Over Prevention (173).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Ford Escape has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.