2015 Ford Escape Specifications

Specifications

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / Chassis :	Unitized welded steel body
Production Years for Series :	2013 - 2019
Price :	MSRP: $23,100-31,260
Weight :	3598 lbs \| 1632.025 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2491 cc \| 152.0 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	70 Ft-Lbs (95 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 100 mm.
Compression :	9.7:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1596 cc \| 97.4 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 5700 RPM
Torque :	184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 2500 RPM
Bore :	3.1 in \| 79 mm.
Stroke :	3.2 in \| 81 mm.
Compression :	9.98:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1999 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	87.5 mm \| 3.445 in.
Stroke :	83.1 mm \| 3.272 in.
Compression :	9.3 : 1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head

Transmission:
6 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.584:1
2nd Gear :	2.964:1
3rd Gear :	1.912:1
4th Gear :	1.446:1
5th Gear :	1.000:1
6th Gear :	0.746:1

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 2015 :	2,511,935
2015 Ford Escape

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2015 Ford Escape SUV FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	19.1%
2015 Ford Escape SUV AWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	18.5%

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V254000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence	A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S25.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V413000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Consequence	A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V331000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence	A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20111005
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V643000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence	A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20140401
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V436000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.'
Consequence	If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEATS
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20140511
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V472000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Consequence	The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Mfr Report Date	20140519
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V406000
Summary	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, 'Control and Displays.'
Consequence	If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Remedy	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C03.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2015 Averages

Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.71
Total Car Production :	12,100,095

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Ford Escape? A: The 2015 Ford Escape has a wheelbase size of 105.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2015 Ford Escape? A: The 2015 Ford Escape has a length of 178.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2015 Ford Escape? A: The 2015 Ford Escape has a width of 72.40 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Ford Escape have?A: The 2015 Ford Escape has 39.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Ford Escape have?A: The 2015 Ford Escape has legroom of 43.10 inches.

Q: What is the 2015 Ford Escape's towing capacity?A: The 2015 Ford Escape has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Ford Escape? A: The 2015 Ford Escape was a SUV.

Q: How much did the 2015 Ford Escape cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Ford Escape had an MSRP of $23,100 - $$31,260 (USD).

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 2015? A: Ford produced 2,511,935 automobiles in 2015.

Q: What engines did the 2015 Ford Escape have? A: The 2015 Ford Escape had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2491 cc | 152.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 70 Ft-Lbs (95 NM) @ 4500 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (1596 cc | 97.4 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 2500 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2015 Ford Escape have? A: The 2015 Ford Escape had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.