2015 Ford Escape power train problems
286 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Ford Escape — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I visited the dealership for a shift bushing recall service. When I checked the car after leaving, I noticed that a required part of the repair, the white cap shown in the official documentation, was missing. When I returned to let them know the job wasn't done right, the staff insisted it was done…”
filed Sep 12, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the transmission shifting from second to third gear, the vehicle was jerking, and the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detachCampaign 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
- Bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detachCampaign 22V254000 · Apr 14, 2022
Power Train problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 3 | 13% |
| 2024 Escape | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Escape | 20 | 21% |
| 2022 Escape | 31 | 13% |
| 2021 Escape | 43 | 13% |
| 2020 Escape | 236 | 15% |
| 2019 Escape | 125 | 21% |
| 2018 Escape | 269 | 15% |
| 2017 Escape | 390 | 15% |
| 2016 Escape | 320 | 29% |
| 2014 Escape | 481 | 23% |
| 2013 Escape | 401 | 15% |
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.