How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2015 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 42 complaints in this category for the 2015 Escape, which is about 4% of the 1,100 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2015 Ford Escape?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires component for the 2015 Escape.

At what mileage do suspension problems tend to show up on the 2015 Escape?

The median mileage at failure for this component on the 2015 Escape is 47,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Did suspension or wheel problems cause crashes or injuries on the 2015 Escape?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Escape.

How does the 2015 Escape compare to other years for this problem?

The 2015 Escape had 42 complaints (4% share) in this area, similar in count to 2016 (41 complaints, 4%) but with a smaller total complaint count than 2017, which had 89 complaints at a 3% share.

2015 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 42 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Ford Escape, about 4% of the 1,100 complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 47,000. There are no related recalls tied to this component for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 42; 4% of 1,100
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 47,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Rear coil springs reportedly broke while driving, initially mistaken by owners for a blown tire.
Owners describe front and rear stabilizer links and bushings loosening, causing knocking noises at low speed that returned after dealer repairs.
Lug nuts are described as swelling and cracking from water exposure, sometimes requiring replacement of most of the lug bolts on the vehicle.
Tire sidewalls reportedly cracked or failed without any road hazard contact, sometimes on the same vehicle twice within a few months.
A control arm reportedly broke off at highway speed with no obvious cause identified by the dealer.
Owners report the factory lug wrench did not fit the swollen lug nuts, preventing a spare tire change roadside.

When 2015 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 1, 2015, latest Jun 4, 2026.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2016 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Escape model year

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

201042 (2%)
201142 (3%)
201215 (3%)
201364 (2%)
201470 (3%)
201542 (4%)
201641 (4%)
201789 (3%)
201832 (2%)
201923 (4%)
202036 (2%)
20217 (2%)
20227 (3%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (1%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2015 Ford Escape have?: NHTSA lists 42 complaints in this category for the 2015 Escape, which is about 4% of the 1,100 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2015 Ford Escape?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires component for the 2015 Escape.
At what mileage do suspension problems tend to show up on the 2015 Escape?: The median mileage at failure for this component on the 2015 Escape is 47,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did suspension or wheel problems cause crashes or injuries on the 2015 Escape?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Escape.
How does the 2015 Escape compare to other years for this problem?: The 2015 Escape had 42 complaints (4% share) in this area, similar in count to 2016 (41 complaints, 4%) but with a smaller total complaint count than 2017, which had 89 complaints at a 3% share.