2015 Ford Edge vs 2015 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Edge | 2015 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 724 | 1,093 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 181 | 128 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,164 mi | 77,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Edge | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 191 | 238 |
| Power Train | 118 | 286 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 135 |
| Back Over Prevention | 37 | 142 |
| Steering | 41 | 81 |
| Service Brakes | 77 | 24 |
| Structure | 51 | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 77 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 51 | 81 |
| Stalling | 47 | 94 |
| Loss of power | 43 | 30 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 31 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 24 | 0 |
| Overheating | 21 | 77 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 37 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.