2015 Ford Escape safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
29
complaints reporting a crash
19
complaints reporting fire
9
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2015 Ford Escape SUV FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 23 report injuries (32 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2015 Ford Escape vehicles were involved in 120 fatal crashes with 60 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskEngine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short… · Jan 15, 2026
- Crash riskRearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the… · Oct 13, 2025
- Crash riskBushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or… · Jun 10, 2022
- Crash riskBushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or… · Apr 14, 2022
- Crash riskThese vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246… · Jun 8, 2020
- Crash riskImproperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats… · Jul 25, 2017
- Crash riskA component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from… · Sep 6, 2016
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the… · Jul 8, 2015