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2015 Ford Escape service brakes problems

25 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Escape cite service brakes, 2% of all 1,135 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
25
2% of all complaints
Crashes
6
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
6
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the service brakes

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in reverse and depressing the brake pedal, there was a squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, and the brake pads were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The back over prevention camera failed to produce an image while in reverse. The dealer was contacted about the recall and confirmed that another letter would be sent once the remedy was available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 22, 2026Service brakes, Back over preventionODI 11766046
“Transmission failure at 79211 miles. Vehicle has been serviced and maintained regularly. Transmission shop stated this is a "very common issue" with this specific transmission, that they see failures frequently. This occurred just a month or two after the recall repair for the shifter cable bushing. Front left wheel speed sensor also went bad around the same time, causing traction control to engage specifically when turning left even on dry roads and at lower speeds. Also occurred when vehicle was in reverse, at low speeds. This also caused the "intelligent 4WD" (hill assist and acceleration assist) to fail/shut down and all indicators on the dashboard went to blank/dashes. This occurred the first time while stopped at a stop sign facing uphill. It occurred as second time days later WHILE DRIVING 35MPH.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 22, 2026Power train, Service brakesODI 11719708
“I was getting off I77 and went to push my brake pedal and it wouldn't move and i couldn't slow down. I had no warning lights come on. Thankfully i made it home. I checked for brake fluid and it was good”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 26, 2023Service brakesODI 11546533
“While my family and I were returning from lunch and pulling into a parking space at my moms apartment complex, my 2015 Ford escape SE eco-boost, had a sudden unintentional acceleration where it basically accelerated forward and we hit a building. During this, the brakes were unresponsive, and there was building and vehicle damage. Luckily, the post to the building prevented us from driving through the entire building. I have read several reports of the Ford escape experiencing this exact problem. We are lucky we were not killed. Ford has had no recalls for this very deadly issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 25, 2023Unknown or other, Service brakes, EngineCrash reportedODI 11546486
“while driving car shit off and displayed message “transmission not in park” once coasted to a stop car unable to turn back on with steering wheel, gear shift, and brakes locked. inside lights and screens, brake lights, and fog lights will turn on, but car will not turn over or attempt to start”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 28, 2023Steering, Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11529405
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic test and the mechanic stated that the muffler was bent, and that the vehicle needed new tires. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 79,055. The VIN was not available.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 24, 2023Service brakesODI 11503448

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