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2015 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 57 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Ford Escape, 5% of its 1,100 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 56,000 and no related recalls. No crashes and one fire were reported in this category.

Fuel System complaints
57
5% of 1,100
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
56,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe sudden acceleration hesitation of a few seconds after pressing the gas, occurring at all speeds and considered unsafe when pulling into traffic or changing lanes.
  • Several drivers report stalling at low speeds or at traffic lights and stop signs, sometimes requiring multiple attempts to restart the vehicle.
  • Some report the engine losing power and dropping to near idle after a stop even with the accelerator pressed to the floor.
  • One complaint describes an emissions canister valve sticking, causing rough idle and stalling while driving, forcing the vehicle to roll to a stop.
  • A few owners report the vehicle stalling while fueling up or shortly after starting, with dealers unable to find a cause on diagnostic checks.

When 2015 Ford Escape fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 22, 2015, latest Jul 17, 2026.

2015 Ford Escape fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2015May 2016Jan 2018Aug 2020Jun 2022Apr 2023Dec 2024Jun 2026
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2019 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Escape model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010507 (25%)
  2. 2011284 (22%)
  3. 2012160 (27%)
  4. 2013286 (10%)
  5. 2014137 (7%)
  6. 201557 (5%)
  7. 201670 (6%)
  8. 201795 (4%)
  9. 201854 (3%)
  10. 201924 (4%)
  11. 2020194 (12%)
  12. 202173 (21%)
  13. 202284 (36%)
  14. 20237 (7%)
  15. 20245 (7%)
  16. 20252 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA lists 57 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Ford Escape, which makes up 5% of the 1,100 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Escape fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Fuel System component on the 2015 Ford Escape.
At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2015 Ford Escape is 56,000 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first thousand miles of ownership.
Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 fire linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2015 Ford Escape, with 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2015 Escape compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2015 Escape's 57 Fuel System complaints and 5% share are lower than earlier years like 2010 (507 complaints, 25%) and 2012 (160 complaints, 27%), but higher than 2019 (24 complaints, 4%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.