2015 Ford Escape latches & locks problems
Owners reported latches & locks problems in 29 complaints for the 2015 Ford Escape, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 98,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When latches & locks problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 latches & locks complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the latches & locks complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the automatic door lock was applied, however, when the driver grabbed the door handle, the front driver side door opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side door failed to latch after multiple attempts to close the door. The contact wrapped a bungee cord around the door and drove the vehicle to a dealer. The contact was informed by the dealer that her vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V643000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and the vehicle was left overnight for the repair.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Ford Escape
- Engine 281 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 271 complaints
- Backover prevention 170 complaints
- Electrical system 138 complaints
- Steering 81 complaints
- Fuel system 57 complaints
- Body & structure 36 complaints
- Wheels 27 complaints