2015 FORD ESCAPE Electronic Stability Control Esc Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Electronic Stability Control Esc Issues in the 2015 FORD ESCAPE
10 electronic stability control esc complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
10
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electronic Stability Control Esc Complaints
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS FLICKERING AND THEN WENT BLANK.
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:[XXX] 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-IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BOLTS FOR SEAT BELTS/ BUCKLES OR SEATBELT ANCHORS COULD HAVE BEEN USED. PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP AT [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)....
TODAY, 1/29/2020 @ APPROX 755AM I WAS EXITING S BOUND K-7 ONTO COLLEGE BLVD IN OLATHE KS. THERE IS APPROX 1/2 INCH OF SLUSH ON THE GROUND. I WAS GOING ABOUT 45-50MPH AND APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED YELLOW AND I TRIED TO STOP. MY BREAKPEDAL STARTED VIBRATING AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DEPRESSED. THE STABILITY LIGHT ON MY DASH LIT UP. I SLID UPHILL OVER 50 FEET AND INTO THE INTERSECTION. I HAD NO ABILITY TO STOP. I WAS POWERLESS TO CONTROL THE SPEED OF MY VEHILCLE BECAUSE MY VEHICLE'S SYSTEM OVERRODE ME AS A DRIVER. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED BUT THAT ONLY BECAUSE THE OTHER CARS HAD NOTICED MY LACK OF CONTROL AND DIDN'T ENTER THE INTERSECTION. AGAIN, I HAD NO ABILITY TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE STABILITY CONTROL OVERRODE MY DRIVING ABILITY. AS SOON AS I SKIDDED TO A STOP THE...
AT 76,851 MILES MY TRANSMISSION FAILED AND ACCORDING TO FORD METAL PIECES FOUND WAS FOUND IN THE FLUID I WAS ON MY WAY HOME WHEN MY VEHICLE JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF ON GOING TRAFFIC I'VE ONLY HAVE IT FOR TWO YEARS AND TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF IT BUT WAS NEVER TOLD THAT ANY TRANSMISSION ISSUES WERE DETECTED BEFORE THAT THE BYPASS COOLANT VALVED CODE WOULD APPEAR EVEN THOUGH I HAVE REPAIR IT TWICE THIS YEAR .
I WAS DRIVING MY 2015 FORD ESCAPE GOING ABOUT 50MPH WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL JUST FROZE. IT TOOK ALL OF MY STRENGTH TO TRY TO TURN THE WHEEL SO I COULD GET MYSELF OFF THE MAIN ROAD AND OUT OF EVERYONE'S WAY. I GOT MYSELF TO THE SIDE AND COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL. LUCKILY MY FAMILY WASN'T TOO FAR SO MY DAD WAS GONNA HELP ME GET MY CAR HOME BUT HE COULDN'T EVEN TURN THE WHEEL. WE HAD TO CALL FOR A TOW TRUCK. ALSO MY 2015 FORD ESCAPE WOULD STALL AFTER PUMPING GAS, TAKING SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START MY CAR AND AT TIMES NOT STARTING AT ALL AFTER FILLING MY TANK. IT HAS STALLED ON ME SERVERSL TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE MAIN ROAD LEAVING ME STRANDED AND HOLDING UP TRAFFIC ON BUSY ROADS. LOW TIRE PRESSURE/ TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT WARNING LIGHT APPEARS OFTEN EVEN...
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 278 IN PA, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER TO STEERING, I PULLED THE VEHICLE ROAD SIDE, TURNED OFF POWER , RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. STEERING WAS STILL STIFF COULD NOT MOVE IT FREELY. I HAVE CONTACTED NEAREST FORD DEALER.
I WAS SITTING I THE TRUCK LETTING IT WARM UP BEFORE I STARTED MY DAY I WAS SCROLLING THREW MY PHONE I LOOKED UP I SAW HUDGE FLAMES I REACHED TO UNLOCK THE DOOR WHEN I REALIZED THE LOCKS STOPPED WORKING I WAS LOCKED IN THE CAR LUCKILY I HAD MY WINDOWS CRACKED ENOUGH TO REACH OUT AND OPEN THE DOOR THE RADIO BLEW UP ON MY WAY OUT THE CAR IT WAS SO HOT I DIDN'T EXPECT ANYTHING I NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SCARED ME TO DEATH WORST CAR EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE I WAS SCARED TO DEATH I CAN'T EXPLAIN HOW BAD I FEEL MY TRUCK WAS MY NEW BEST FRIEND I KEPT THE TRUCK CLEAN PRETTY I'M HURT IT'S BURNED ALL UP ALMOST TOOK MY LIFE IF I WOULD HAVE LOOK UP ANY LATER I WOULD HAVE DIED
WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THIS RECALL WAS ALREADY IN AFFECT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE BRAKING, THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO THE OTHER LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, ALTHOUGH THE FAILURE OCCURRED DAILY. THE TIRES WERE ALSO CHECKED AND WERE VERIFIED AS SAFE AND IN GOOD CONDITION. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
WHILE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND AUDIBLE WARNINGS SOUNDED. THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP OR STEER MY CAR. I HAD A LOW SPEED COLLISION WITH A PROPERLY PARKED CAR. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS INJURED. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON AN OPEN ROAD THE OUTCOME WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT. I HAD REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO MY DEALER PREVIOUSLY. THEY APPLIED AN EXISTING RECALL SAYING THAT IT FIXED THE ISSUE. THAT WAS ON THE 20TH OF OCTOBER 2015. THE CAR IS BEING TOWED TO MY DEALER'S BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION BY USAA. I NEVER WANT TO DRIVE IT AGAIN. I AM TOLD TO TRADE IT IN . HOW IN GOOD CONSCIENCE CAN I DO THAT??
Other 2015 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Power Train
260 complaints
Engine
226 complaints
Unknown Or Other
123 complaints
Electrical System
112 complaints
Steering
77 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
48 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
37 complaints
Back Over Prevention
33 complaints
Structurebody
31 complaints
Service Brakes
23 complaints
Wheels
21 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
20 complaints
Air Bags
15 complaints
Seat Belts
13 complaints
Visibilitywiper
13 complaints
Exterior Lighting
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
11 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
8 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
8 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
7 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
6 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalbearingsbushings
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Camera System
1 complaint
Electrical Systembody Control Modulebcm
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosuperchargerintercooler
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalengine Block Heater
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionshosesvalvessensors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesfuelingcharging Doorhatchportlatchlock Release System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainshift Linkagecablerod
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottleactuatorstepper Motor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint