2015 Ford Escape drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 271 complaints for the 2015 Ford Escape, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 271 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 165 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 40 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 31 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 23 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 165 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle died without warning. Due to the failure, the contact was left stranded in the middle of the highway. While the contact was on the phone with 911, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle from behind. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact sustained mental trauma due to the accident, but no physical injuries. The police arrived at the scene and a police report was filed.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud humming sound heard inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting abnormally. The contact stated he drove the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Ford Escape
- Engine 281 complaints
- Backover prevention 170 complaints
- Electrical system 138 complaints
- Steering 81 complaints
- Fuel system 57 complaints
- Body & structure 36 complaints
- Latches & locks 29 complaints
- Wheels 27 complaints