2015 Ford Escape electrical system problems
130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2015 Ford Escape — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Back up camera is STILL not working as intended. When backing up camera goes blank. This already an existing recall, but its been a long time since its been issued and I dont think they are trying to remedy it.”
filed Jul 27, 2026
“The battery keeps dying even though it's been tested and is good. Lights keep shorting out I've had to replace the brake light and wires twice. The coolant is disappearing causing the vehicle to overheat even after driving ahort diatances but no puddle is left to show a cracked tank or something…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP…Campaign 15V436000 · Jul 8, 2015
- Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative…Campaign 15V406000 · Jun 24, 2015
Related service bulletins
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated…
SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in…
SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 6 | 29% |
| 2024 Escape | 27 | 36% |
| 2023 Escape | 38 | 40% |
| 2022 Escape | 19 | 8% |
| 2021 Escape | 31 | 9% |
| 2020 Escape | 152 | 10% |
| 2019 Escape | 37 | 6% |
| 2018 Escape | 53 | 3% |
| 2017 Escape | 154 | 6% |
| 2016 Escape | 88 | 8% |
| 2014 Escape | 211 | 10% |
| 2013 Escape | 339 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.