2015 Ford Escape vs 2016 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Escape | 2016 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,093 | 1,115 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 176 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,000 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 286 | 320 |
| Engine | 238 | 199 |
| Back Over Prevention | 142 | 206 |
| Electrical System | 135 | 92 |
| Steering | 81 | 73 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 61 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 56 |
| Structure | 36 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 94 | 75 |
| Check engine light | 81 | 96 |
| Overheating | 77 | 69 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 41 |
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 47 |
| Loss of power | 30 | 34 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 28 |
| Won’t start | 13 | 0 |
2015 Ford Escape
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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.