2015 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 44
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 44 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- instrument panel · 5 records
- repaired failure · 5 records
- stopped working · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
- instrument cluster · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
As i am driving the vehicle, the battery light comes. With minutes, i have now power to the steering wheel and the car battery is dead completely. The battery and alternator checks out fine. Once the battery has been fully charged, the battery light goes off. The next day, same exact thing happened. I am stranded both times. I call the dealer where i bought it, asheville ford, to have them tow in to look at it. They…
ODI 11112376
Body · Electrical System · Engine
The vehicle was sitting parked under a carport for almost 24 hrs. When it inexplicably caught fire. The ensuing fire burned the carport and spread to the structure causing extensive property damage to the exterior and interior of the residence. A passerby made the elderly occupants of home aware of the fire and they were able to get out. The area of fire origin was identified as being on the passenger side of the…
Fire reported
ODI 11270440
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have owned my 2015 escape since march 2016. Beginning 6 weeks ago the car failed to recognize the ford key. Had car towed. Told battery needed to be replaced. Replaced both car and key fob batteries. Within 7 days the car refused to start after sitting in the garage for 3 days. Had to get it towed and the battery recharged. Third time the car refused to start it had been driven and then left sitting for 5 days.…
ODI 11101859
Electrical System
The engine continue to run after the key is turned to off. I had the key in my hand and the car continue turned on. I had to disconnect the battery to turn off the car. I tested the car in drive without the key and it was in motion like normal, just without the key.
ODI 11084563
Electrical System
36,000 miles and the digital dashboard display goes completely blank and cannot be rebooted. Dealer advises that entire unit must be replaced at a cost of approx. $1000! Unbelievable. Some models 2014-2015 were recalled due to this exact problem, but apparently mine was not according to the vin
ODI 11084628
Electrical System
Car starts/stops intermittently. Will continue to run at times with the engine switched off and key removed. Instrument cluster will completely blackout at anytime without notice. Starter will stay engaged after starting. Stationary and moving without warning on the interstate, doesn't matter where it may be it has become dangerous to drive.
ODI 11048221
Electrical System
Squirrels got into the electrical wiring causing the park assist, hood latch warning, front lights, front, left, right, and rear proximity warning sensors to not operate properly. Vehicle was parked in my driveway next to my truck which did not receive any damage. I have become aware of three other incidents of the same problem. Research indicates ford has switch to a sucrose based insulation which attracts rodents.…
ODI 10946517
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Purchased 2015 ford escape on may 1, 2015. In february of 2016 the windshield wiper fluid and pump stopped working. Took to ford dealer who said that rodents had chewed through the windshield wiper lines and pump area electrical. Made repair. Now, december 2016 i tried to use the windshield wiper fluid to find that it had once again been chewed. I have been parking multiple vehicles (new and used) in the same…
ODI 10936445
Electrical System
6-4-15 purchased the car brand new 8-7-15 car's battery drained completely and had it towed to ford dealer 7-8-16 car's battery completely drained. Jump started got new battery at ford dealer 7-29-16 battery completely drained, jumped started. Stopped at ford dealer and got an appt. On 8-8-16 7-30-16 drove car out of garage approximately 7:30 am at 3:30 pm, the battery was dead. Jump started the car to put back into…
ODI 10891898
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving in maine. I'm not sure if i hit a patch of ice or if the steering froze up. I was traveling 35 in a 40 mph zone and on a curve, the vehicle veered off the road into a bog. The vehicle started to sink and i was unable to open the door for a few minutes. Then i noticed a flame coming from the back of the vehicle. It took all of my strength but i pushed the door open and began swimming away from the…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10839645
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving and i'm not sure if i hit a patch of ice or steering froze up. I was traveling 35 in a 40 mph zone and on a curve, the vehicle veered off the road into a bog. The vehicle started to sink and i was unable to open the door for a few minutes. I tried putting the vehicle in reverse to get out of the water and ice. Then i noticed a flame coming from the back of the vehicle. I pushed the door open and began…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10839049
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Symptom: fuse for interior lights, including gear indicator on shift, controls in steering wheel, fails. Issue began 2nd month of ownership 2/2015. 4th incident on 9/17/15 brought my attention to the circumstances pertaining to all instances leading to failure of the interior lights fuse. Incident: traveling at 55 mph while merging into traffic from the left side of a 5 lane highway, i removed my foot from…
ODI 10765305
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to operate. After removing the key from the ignition, the vehicle operated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (coggin ford in jacksonville, [redacted], jacksonville, fl 32225) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 11092842
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving at 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after 10 seconds. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the electrical fuse number 60 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.
ODI 10745859
Electrical System
My ford escape 2015 wouldn't shut off after turning. I didn't realize that car was on after i had park,without the keys in the ignition. I drove home when i tried to shut the engine; it didn't. The car was tow to the nearest ford. The motor was still running when it was being tow. Ford couldn't find anything wrong with the car. Mine you i still haven't made my first payment.
ODI 10721829
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving approximately 65 mph, the automatic door lock was applied, however, when the driver grabbed the door handle, the front driver side door opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
ODI 10736035
Electrical System
Started car and the alarm went off on the dash saying the front passenger door was ajar. We opened the door and looked at the door to make sure no one had hit the car. No damage could be found. Shut car off and restarted. Alarm continued with dash reading front passenger door ajar. Drove car home with constant alarm and over head light on. Let car sit in driveway for hours to see if something would reset. It did not…
ODI 10703800
Electrical System · Engine
Warning on screen. Take car to dealer immediately. I took the car to the dealer and after sitting there for over 3 hours i was told the issue was the cooling temperature sensor. When they came to tell me the car was finished i was told they did not do anything but unplug the sensor and wait 5 minutes the reconnect to clear the code. Since then the car takes a long time to heat up for the heater. It will blow cold…
ODI 10703798
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shut off even when the key was not in the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle without the key being inserted into the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,355.
ODI 10785698