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2015 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems

25 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2018Dec 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (25)

criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2022

The vehicle has completely shut off while driving on several occasions now. The first time it happened we had it towed and ended up replacing the battery. The 2nd time we put it back to park and restarted the vehicle and assumed it was just a fluke.

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NHTSA #: 11496972
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2025

My 2015 ford escape experienced sudden power loss while trying to proceed at a stop light in irving, texas on [xxx}. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.

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NHTSA #: 11673198
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2022

I was driving all of a sudden I hear a loud noise in the rear passenger side. Then the car stalled in the middle of the road. I let it sit for a minute it will start up.

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NHTSA #: 11471994
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle would experience a sudden surge in engine revs then immediately began operating like the engine was misfiring and the vehicle would eventually stall. The contact stated that his wife noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11456879
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Aug 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shudder and then stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would drain fuel at a rapid pace and that a loud, humming sound was coming from the engine while driving.

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NHTSA #: 11428090
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2021

Car is losiing pressure and seeming like its going to stall while in motion. It just happens randomly. There was a recall on this very problem back in 2015 but the ford dealership says its not covered.

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NHTSA #: 11387188
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

Initially the car would shift hard which then would loose power, hesitate, then stall. After stalling would not start. The problem happens seemingly intermittently.

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NHTSA #: 11351105
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2018

2015 ford escape stalling in traffic. My car that has less then 60k miles on it stalled in traffic 2x in the past 14 days. I was transporting passengers the first time through downtown denver and the car just stopped running.

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NHTSA #: 11120452
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2018

My ford escape 2015 was stalling only at low speeds diagnostics at the ford dealer showed nothing. Took time to get back to the dealer for second time--the dealer was not honest with us. I took complaints from other escape owners that was having stalling problems.

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NHTSA #: 11058482
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2017

Emisions canister valve sticks causes rough idle and engine has stalled going down the road. Was able to roll to a stop in a safe location. Had to try several times to get engine started.

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NHTSA #: 11031625
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2024

Coolant leaking into cylinder causing misfire. The reason why the coolant is leaking into the chamber is because of a manufacturers defect. The engine block has impurities that eventually rusted away causing pinholes between the cylinder and coolant. This is a well known issue with mechanics. If someone has this issue and does not know the engine can seize or blow causing the engine to not work. If this happens while on a highway the potential for an accident goes way up. Please make Ford make this right. I have had this defect verified by a certified Ford dealership and two independent mechanics. This is a costly repair due to the entire engine being defective from the bad casting.

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NHTSA #: 11631817
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2024

Malfunctioning Canister Purge Valve. There was a recall for the Ford Focus but not the Escape. We have an Escape in the same date range as the Focus recall and are having the same issue. Our Purge Valve is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11628508
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that she was unable to refuel the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inserting the nozzle, the gas pump stopped pumping continuously.

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NHTSA #: 11490676
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2020

I was driving to pick up some dinner for me and my wife when a humming noise came on from the back passenger side of the vehicle. As I slowed down the car shut off. The humming noise is not the first time I have heard it.

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NHTSA #: 11343715
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, the fuel tank had a vacuum effect and the filler neck was replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11265654
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2015

Purchased march 2015 when starting to pull out in traffic car will accelerate for about 2 sec.and loose power,no warning lights, no loss of electrical, it's just enough to get you in the street and bamm. If I pat the accelerator franticly about 2-3 sec. It would pick up and go,I did not have to restart.

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NHTSA #: 10783136
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2015

Brand new 2015 ford escape drove fine until 800 + miles then... Accelerator hesitation of 2-3 seconds or more occurs after initial or first use of accelerator. Happens at all speeds warm or cold.

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NHTSA #: 10689793
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2022

Our 2015 Escape is having the same problem as the recall recently released for the 2020-23 models. We are getting terrible fuel smell inside the vehicle. Getting unsafe to drive.

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NHTSA #: 11495186
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2022

Car won’t start after filling with fuel

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NHTSA #: 11492945
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2022

Since I've had this car, (2017, 30k miles) everytime I put gas in my tank the car won't start. I've read similar issues on blogs. I have to rev my engine to get it to go.

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NHTSA #: 11473121
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2022

As I was slowing my vehicle died without warning, I had to quickly put in park to restart. Everything died. The car did restart but I almost got reared from the car behind me.

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NHTSA #: 11469977
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2022

While driving I hear a pump sound and my car will die , I stop traffic all behind me until I can get it started again

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NHTSA #: 11455049
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2019

Car was put in park, the engine was then turned off. The key was removed and the vehicle begin to roll while exiting the car. Display shows gear position is in d.the physical position of the shifter is in park..

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NHTSA #: 11252627
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2018

I am very angry. I owed this car less than two years and even bought the body wrap and powertrain bumper to bumper warranty yet the purge vale went bad. Ford calls it a valve yet the manufacturer of the part calls it a tube, so the warranty will not cover it.

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NHTSA #: 11154928
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2015

Engine has long crank before startup.

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NHTSA #: 10716998

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