Two problems related to engine failure 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.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and lost power in very cold weather and very hot weather. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder for a while, but was able to restart. After the failure, the power steering, power assist, and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact stated that after the vehicle underwent an oil change in November, the engine failed multiple times. The vehicle was driven to webb Ford (9809 indianapolis blvd, highland, in 46322, (219) 924-3400) where it was diagnosed that a computer upgrade was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,356. The VIN was unknown.
Engine fails to accelerate from stop. (random) while in pittsburgh traffic, vehicle runs fine, stop at stop light or stop sign waiting for traffic to pass. Try to take off and vehicle starts moving like it should and then suddenly loses acceleration, engine is unresponsive to throttle, rpms go down to just above idle with gas pedal pressed to floor, idle when released. This is a safety issue, can cause a major accident if not conscience of traffic around you and keeping in mind that the car may act up when pulling into traffic. It is in dealership now, Ford technicians are having a hard time finding culprit of problem.