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2015 Ford Escape

What 2015 Ford Escape owners report most

The dominant pattern in owner complaints centers on powertrain and engine behavior, with owners reporting stalling, hesitation on acceleration, and warning messages prompting dealer visits shortly after purchase. Electrical faults and camera reliability round out the picture, with issues appearing both in safety-critical systems and everyday convenience features. Several complaint areas are associated with crashes or fires, indicating that some reported failures occurred under active driving conditions.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 28%
Owners report the vehicle stalling at traffic lights and hesitating during acceleration, with some experiencing these problems within days of purchase and requiring extended dealer repair visits. · 4 crash · 1 injured
Engine safety 23%
Owners report dashboard warning messages directing them to a dealer immediately, where the cooling temperature sensor has been cited as the finding after diagnostic evaluation. · 8 fire · 4 crash · 5 injured
Electrical System safety 12%
Owners report false door-ajar warnings appearing on the dash at startup, with the alert persisting even after inspecting the door and finding no visible damage. · 10 fire · 2 crash · 3 injured
Back Over Prevention safety 9%
Owners report the backup camera cutting out after only a brief moment of operation, particularly in cold temperatures or shaded parking conditions, despite fuses checking out as functional. · 2 crash
Steering safety 8%
78 reports (8%) · 2 fire · 5 crash · 2 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,021 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.