2015 Ford Escape Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 278 engine complaints for the 2015 Ford Escape, 25% of its 1,100 total complaints, including 9 fires and 4 crashes. No related recall is listed for this engine issue. Median mileage at failure was 83,831.
- Engine complaints
- 278
- 25% of 1,100
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 9
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 83,831 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine surges or stalls unexpectedly at low speed, sometimes leading to a crash or near-miss.
- Blue or white smoke from the exhaust accompanied by a check engine light, often tied to a blown head gasket needing engine replacement.
- Loud rattling noise from the engine described as pebbles tumbling in a can, paired with a drop in power and an oil warning light.
- Engine catches fire while parked or shortly after driving, in some cases spreading to a garage or carport structure.
- Sudden loss of coolant with the engine stalling mid-drive and visible metal debris inside the engine bay.
- Stalling combined with loss of brakes and power steering while driving, resulting in accidents.
When 2015 Ford Escape engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 29, 2015, latest Aug 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2015 Ford Escape?
- NHTSA has logged 278 engine complaints for the 2015 Escape, which is 25% of the 1,100 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Escape engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
- At what mileage do 2015 Ford Escape engine problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 83,831 miles.
- Have engine fires been reported on the 2015 Ford Escape?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 9 fires and 5 injuries among the 278 engine complaints for this model year, along with 4 crashes.