Body problems of the 2015 Ford Escape

28 problems related to body have been reported for the 2015 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2015 Escape.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2024

Rear passenger door won’t latch. Appears to be a problem with the mechanism in the door. It remains stationary when the door handle is pulled. Door doesn’t stay closed when driving. No accidents, no injuries. Initial occurrence happened when parked.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2022

For the second time, the plastic retaining nuts have come off of the splash shield underneath to come lose and almost causing an incident. No warning prior to the failure.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2022

The door panel falls off the door very easily and then becomes stuck. The door cannot open due to the panel catching on the floor of the car. This is dangerous to have a door that does not work. I brought my car to Ford to get this fixed and after having my car for 6 days, the next time I drove on the freeway it fell off again and has the same problem. I've seen multiple reports of this.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the hatch failed to close. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to notify the dealer of the failure. The contact called the local dealer five star Ford (6618 ne loop 820, north richland hills, TX 76180, (817)500-0096) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2020

After heavy rain, my headliner has water that seeps up from the plastic molding in the a-pillar up toward the driver side visor. The panoramic roof drain was cleared by the technicians. I told them that I had read about roof rack issues with the Escape was told it was fixed. It still is leaking after rain. It happens in the rain whether the car is stationary or in motion. I have been told that this is not a covered item; however, there is no "wear and tear" as I have never used the roof rack and have owned the car for less than 3 years. This has come up as a technical service bulletin so Ford is aware of the issue. This should be a recall/safety issue since there is a service bulletin regarding it already.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2020

Driving to work. Heard an explosion, glass shattered. . . Panoramic sunroof exploded!.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2020

To whom may concern: I have taken my vehicle in for the recall 16v643000_recall 16s30. Door latches may break in result preventing the doors from securely closed when, in fact, it is not. As a matter fact, while the vehicle is motion all of the rear doors open up. I had to tie it up with rope as I taking into the dealership. Vehicle VIN:1fmcu0g93fua8042815551 Ford of kendall s dixie hwy, palmetto bay, FL 33157 now the dealership is saying that I need a case number in order to fix the matter at hand. I also concern about other recalls for this vehicle listed below: 15v436000_recall 15c06-ignition switch (keys/button) 15v406000_recall 15c03-blank display on my instrument panel 17v472000_recall 17s17-imporperly manufactured bolts for seat belts/ buckles or seatbelt anchors could have been used. Please contact me ASAP at cfancis@choiceeng. Com.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2020

The door latch failed. This results in a door that will fly open and won't close. The vehicle was stationary at the time of failure.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2020

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, he noticed that the front end of the vehicle was vibrating. A bystander informed the contact that a part had detached and was dragging underneath the front end of the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the road and noticed that the skid plate or engine splash guard had detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the skid plate and inserts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact purchased the skid plate and screws from the dealer and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic replaced the skid plate and the screws; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated that the skid plate was replaced two more times and the screws were replaced 3 more times by an independent mechanic; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

10 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving, it was discovered that the subframe engine safety shield had loosened and was not properly secured to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who removed the safety shield from the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

11 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2020

Profusely leaking water into cabin soaking rear headliner above rear driver and passenger windows. Coming from roof racks or sunroof, no damage to vehicle. Concerned leaking water will cause electrical problems to vehicle. Numerous complaints and a TSB on issue.

12 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2019

During my last oil change, 12/23/2019, I was told the technician told he could not re-attach my "splash shield" due excessive rust where the shield fasteners are supposed to hold the shield in place. Approximately 10 screws cannot be re-installed due to rust. This shield if re-attached could have fallen off during operation causing unknown multiple issues including causing a crash. My problem occurred during an oil change, so I was stationary in the oil change shop.

13 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2019

Rear driver side door becomes stuck. On at least 3 different occasions, the clips attaching the plastic panel to the inside of the door break, causing the plastic to stick against the door frame and resulting in the door not opening. This is a serious safety issue! each time, the car has been stationary when I have noticed the problem. All of a sudden, the door will become difficult to open ("sticky") or does not open at all. I have taken the car to be fixed at 2 different Ford dealerships, both of which will only replace the clips and add extra screws to hold the plastic on the door. With only replacement of clips, the door worked for approximately 6 months. With the additional screws, the door worked for approximately 2 years. However, now that the car is no longer under warranty, I was charged $140. 77 to replace a few plastic clips. Neither dealer has offered a solution to the problem, only this "band-aid. " additionally, after having so much repeated difficulty opening this door, the plastic has now cracked significantly and the dealership did not fix or replace it. But they continue to tell me that the door is "fixed" because it can open at the moment. I have 2 carseats in the back of this vehicle and want a fix to this problem. I cannot risk a door not opening when there are children in the back seat!.

14 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2019

While driving down the highway at approximately 60 mph I heard a noise that sounded like the tracks flew off the roof of my car. Water began leaking in through the roof, so I thought the sunroof may not be closed all the way. I opened the fabric cover underneath the sunroof to see where and if it was leaking and when I did shattered glass began falling in on me. I immediately tried to close the fabric portion again, but I couldn't get it closed. It kept crumbling until the majority of the sunroof was completely gone. I nearly swerved into the other lane almost hitting another vehicle while trying to manage the situation. I wasn't passing under any overpasses and I wasn't following anyone too closely.

15 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2018

My left back passenger door panel keeps pulling off the door and prevents the door from opening. I literally have to either pull the door so hard from the outside to get it open or climb in the back from the right back passenger door to pull the panel up slowly as someone is slowly opening the door from the outside. I have taken the vehicle up to the lou fusz Ford dealership in chesterfield, mo. , where I purchased the vehicle twice already and this will be the third time! the first time I was told they needed to replace the panels clips. The second time I was told the needed to replace the whole panel. Now, I am not sure why the panel keeps pulling off and prevents the door from opening. I feel it is a hazard to my children. What could happen if we were in a crash and they could not get out of their door?.

16 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated the left rear of the vehicle moves and shifts on it's own. The rear of the vehicle makes an abnormal clunking sound as if the back of the vehicle is coming loose. The right rear tire has began to peal because of this. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not towed. The dealer was contacted via phone (561) 275-2052 1210 northlake blvd, lake park, FL 33403 where mothing was done. The manufacturer was informed of the issue and also did nothing for the contact. The failure mileage was 46,000. Jw.

17 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2018

The vehicle was sitting parked under a carport for almost 24 hrs. When it inexplicably caught fire. The ensuing fire burned the carport and spread to the structure causing extensive property damage to the exterior and interior of the residence. A passerby made the elderly occupants of home aware of the fire and they were able to get out. The area of fire origin was identified as being on the passenger side of the engine compartment. There appears to be some other evidence and/or instances of fires in these vehicles occurring the same way.

18 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2017

Recall 16s30 side door latch may break. Ford sent out recall may 2017. I have been waiting since then to get this recall completed. I have been on a waiting list since then at a Ford dealer. The dealer states that they can only get 1 or 2 parts a month and I am on a waiting list. I called Ford on this issue and was told in broken english that Ford has the parts. I mention that there is a waiting list for the part. Again was told Ford has the parts. I asked another Ford dealer about the part shortage and they confirmed it also. So my complaint is why is Ford taking so long to get the parts out?.

19 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2017

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20 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2017

Door handles and locks recall. They sent us a recall notice about 6 weeks ago. We called to make an appointment and they said it would take about 2 weeks to get the part and they would put us on their wait list and call us. They have not called us and we have called several times and they keep putting us off with the excuse that there were so many calls it was taking longer then they expected. They had told us that they put us at the top of the list because we were among the first to call. We wonder if there is that long of a list or are they blowing us off. Meanwhile there is a within industry note for a problem with that model car with the front driver and passenger seats not being seated correctly in the body of the car (no recall notice yet) as well as the problem with the door handles. We got the recall notice the beginning of may and this is the beginning of August and the problem has still not been resolved.

21 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2016

Got a letter about the recall back in October. Had scheduled a oil change for November 16th at parkway Ford in ogdensburg, NY. I told them about the recall when I handed them my keys. After the oil change was done they told me that the parts will not be available until sometime after January. They said if I had any problems to come back and they will "try" to fix it. Once the recall has been sent out to the public then the dealers should have enough parts sent to them so the dealers can fix the repairs??.

22 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2016

Ford issued a recall (16s30) for the door latch springs which are apparently faulty and can cause the door to open at any time. We called Ford and the parts won't be available until the 2nd quarter of 2017. I have a newborn plus do a lot of driving for work, I cannot drive this car for the next 6 months and hope that the door(s) do not fly open.

23 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2016

Rear door latch broke door will not latch shut flew open.

24 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to close the trunk, the lift gate handle was loosen from the lock hitch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lift gate needed two longer screws. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

25 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2015

Index finger of adult female slammed in driver's side rear door resulted in laceration requiring three stitches, crushing that turned tip of finger gray and eventually what appeared to be the entire layer of epidermis (outer skin) containing finger prints and nerve endings died and peeled away and took nearly a year to regain fine tactile sensation to finger tip (amazingly finger prints will regrow given time). I feel this needs to be redesigned as I saw online another complaint of a 2013 model resulted in amputation, and because often it is children with smaller fingers who use the back doors.

26 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

Rear wheel well rusted out / shock area.

27 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2015

I have been to Ford 3 times trying to get help with an absurd amount of road noise coming from my 2015 Escape. This has become a recent issue to the point where the back seat passenger cannot make out what the driver or front seat passenger are saying. After my 3 visits, Ford has dismissed this problem with little interest. When driving you can feel air from the road as you are in the vehicle. This is a safety hazard as I am worried if debris were to hit my car or if I were to get in an accident there could be serious damage to myself or my passengers. I have also had issues with my trunks lift gate. It fails to latch requiring me to either drive with it unlatched or fiddle with it until it closes. I have also struggled with the doors latching closed which have resulted in my passengers opening and closing the doors several times until the sensor says they are closed. For a 2015 this should not be happening and I am ashamed in myself for leasing a car from such a careless company who lacks concern for its consumers.

28 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2015

When vehicle is placed in motion, the rear doors lock. Once locked, the persons in the rear seats cannot exit the vehicle on their own. This has nothing to do with the child locks. The rear passengers can only exit if the doors are unlocked from the front seat area or if a person with the key fob places a hand on the outside front handles. This is a significant safety issue. For example , if the front passengers are incapacitated and the vehicle is on fire or sinking in water, the rear passengers are trapped with no way to Escape. This is a design flaw that Ford motor company must address before people are seriously injured or killed.


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