2015 Ford Escape Engine Problems
- 52
- 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 52 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 12 records
- check engine · 10 records
- failure failure · 8 records
- notified failure · 7 records
- indicator illuminated · 6 records
- diagnosed repaired · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that anti freeze overflowed into the cylinder. The technician stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11299370
Engine
First incident occurred when i stopped for gas. The car would not start after refueling. A few minutes later it started and ran with no problems. The second time i was entering a county highway at app. 35 mph and the car stalled out. I was able to drift onto the shoulder and the car restarted a few minutes later and ran normally. The third time, approximately a week later, i was driving in the parking lot of a…
ODI 11291545
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
At 76,851 miles my transmission failed and according to ford metal pieces found was found in the fluid i was on my way home when my vehicle just stopped in the middle of on going traffic i've only have it for two years and take very good care of it but was never told that any transmission issues were detected before that the bypass coolant valved code would appear even though i have repair it twice this year .
ODI 11289217
Engine
My vehicle had stalled on 3 different times but then started back up so did not think anything about it. Then in oct or nov it acted like it was going to stall when i pulled out of a business onto a street. A week or 2 later i noticed my heater did not work. Checked coolant and it was very low. Took to local ford dealership and they said water in engine and oi in coolant. Replace engine for 8000 dollars. I do not…
ODI 11288992
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving approximately 65 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. While examining the failure, a diagnostic instrument displayed an error code of p1450, which indicated excessive vacuum in the fuel tank. Later, while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled and was towed from the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. Suburban ford ([redacted], ferndale,…
ODI 11269116
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving 65 mph and approaching an intersection, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was driven to covert ford ([redacted], austin, tx 78759, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or…
ODI 11269373
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the 'transmission not in park' message displayed. After stopping on the side of the road, the engine was restarted and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Ford of murfreesboro ([redacted], murfreesboro, tn) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no…
ODI 11267116
Engine
While turning into a subdivision my car registered a warning for overheating. There was no visible signs or smells of overheating. I parked the car in a friend's driveway and turned it off like the warning signal instructed me to do. Upon checking, the coolant was within range and not empty. I left the car parked overnight. The next day i started the car and it immediately registered hot, and pegged out the needle.…
ODI 11252387
Engine
In july of 2018 the vehicle would stall and had to be towed twice. Two different dealerships couldn't find the issue. The issue couldn't be duplicated while it was in their care. The one dealership did an install and program g10 electrical/driveability?! The vehicle didn't stall again until twice this month june 2019. It occurred as i was backing out of my driveway and i was stuck between the driveway and the road.…
ODI 11221807
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving approximately 35-45 mph on several occasions, the engine fault service warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure recurred 5-10 minutes later. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact used a diagnostic trouble code reader to perform a diagnostic test on the…
ODI 11223137
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to overheat as the idle and cooler temp warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tom wood ford (located at 3130 e 96th st, indianapolis, in 4624, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that coolant fuel needed to be added. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: cas-21644009. The failure mileage was 78,000.
ODI 11205720
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
After auto parked overnight on 04/26/2019, in heated garage, no power to start engine, nor operate lights, radio, etc. In the next morning. No battery to power any equipment. Aaa service attendant jump started auto. Battery tested 100% power after several minutes of run time on engine. 2nd occurrence in 12 months. I was told this is called a "brain freeze" and is not uncommon for ford product. Original battery in…
ODI 11204201
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Whenever driving my car, it noticably takes longer than it should to shift causing my rpms to run higher than expected. For instance doing 35 i might be running at 2500-3000 rpms for about 15 to 20 seconds before shifting and causing my rpms to go down to around 1500.
ODI 11197370
Engine
The vehicle began stalling occasionally after being driven at highway speed, and then turned off and sitting for about 20 minutes. I would restart the vehicle, and after putting it in drive, it would go a few yards, then die and the fuel light would come on. Restarting the vehicle usually worked, and sometimes, multiple restarts were needed. Sometimes, it would start to stall while driving after restarting, and…
ODI 11186109
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost power and decelerated. The failure was also present after immediately restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (apple ford, [redacted], lynchburg, va) were notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 92,000.
ODI 11203342
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle stopped operating. Once i waited a few hours, the engine started but the audio is completely gone.
ODI 11181632
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle stalls while driving on city roads. Have had conditions where we are driving at 30 miles/hr and car starts switching off with check engine light and oil light and battery light coming on. Vehicle will not move properly until i switch it off an on again. Has caused 1 accident and 2 almost accidents where car was rear ended due to stalling. There are no codes to say what is wrong and ford states everything is…
Crash reported
ODI 11179805
Engine
Received safety recall notice number 15c06 engine could remain running when the key is turned off and removed from the ignition called and was told its not actually a recall confused and concerned as to why the paper says safety and the dealer says its not really
ODI 11155875
Engine
Engine bypass coolant valve has came on. Car is currently running hard but not overheating
ODI 11156410
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle completely shut off while at a stop sign. The vehicle was able to restart and began vibrating. The contact exited the vehicle and felt a rush of air coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found failure code number: 1450 regarding the evap canister. The vehicle was taken to big star ford (17717 south…
ODI 11155973
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and lost power in very cold weather and very hot weather. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder for a while, but was able to restart. After the failure, the power steering, power assist, and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact stated that after the vehicle underwent an oil change in november, the engine failed…
ODI 11230748
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When i drive my ford escape it doesn't want to shift into 2to 3rd it has delay in shifting and it's worse when it cold out ant then it down shifts hard it shifts like know other car or truck or suv and when i'm trying to find a parking spot in a parking lot i just give it a little gas and it jumps forward fast so fast i almost hit cars and people walking and i had it in the ford shop 5 or 6 times and they say will…
ODI 11172694
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently shut off and the contact lost control of the vehicle. It took the contact numerous attempts to restart the vehicle. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
ODI 11179786
Engine
Engine stalles and hp drops. Cant go pass 7mph untill you floor it for awhile or stop and turn it off and restart the suv.it happened as driven down the street three times.
ODI 11118389
Engine
Vehicle is experiencing similar problems with previously recalled ford escapes from 2015. Check engine light has gone on with the code to "replace coolant bypass valve"
ODI 11111995