2015 Ford Escape: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jul 16, 2026 · Engine · NC

The engine started running ruff, and stalling and white smoke coming from exaust like it either a blown head gasket or a crack in the block. I checked for other cars with the same problem and it seems to be the same issue. This seems like this would be a saftey issue with the engine stopping on the road,

Filed Mar 22, 2026 · AL · fire

The ford escape was parked in a parking lot and then approximately 10-15 minutes later it caught on fire under the hood.

Filed Jan 22, 2026 · Driver assistance · MN

When are the parts available for back up camera and block heater I don’t want my car to start on fire so I want it fixed

Filed Jun 23, 2025 · Engine · 96,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while idling and while driving at various speeds, there was a significant amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to A1 Auto 3 Brothers Car Repair, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed due to piston rings failure, and the turbo charger also failed. The dealer determined that the engine and the turbo charger needed to be replaced. The warranty company informed the contact that only the turbo charger was covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed May 3, 2025 · Transmission · MI

Vehicle Information Make: Ford Model: Escape Model Year: 2015 Component: Power Train (Transmission) Date of Incident (approximate): 2021 (first signs) — Ongoing I purchased my 2015 Ford Escape new in 2015. Around 2021, I began experiencing intermittent stalling issues. If I ran errands and made multiple short trips, the vehicle would sometimes stall after restarting, especially on the second or third trip. If I allowed the car to rest between trips, the problem would occasionally not occur. I reported the issue to Briarwood Ford multiple times. Each time, they told me they couldn't replicate the problem and, since the check engine light wasn’t on, there was "no issue." Eventually, the check engine light did activate. Briarwood Ford then replaced an airflow valve, kept the car for a few days, but again said they couldn’t replicate the stalling. Shortly after that, following a standard oil change, the transmission failed completely. I contacted several dealerships before having the vehicle towed to Hillsdale Ford. They took approximately four weeks to replace the transmission, which cost me $7,000 out of pocket. Even after the transmission replacement, the car continued to drive poorly. It began accelerating inconsistently, sometimes surging or hesitating, and I noticed a burning smell. I informed the dealer, and they said there was a recall involving a brushless component, which they replaced. However, they said they couldn't detect any burning odor. Now, three years later, the vehicle still doesn’t accelerate smoothly. It’s overly sensitive to throttle input and sometimes seems to hesitate or get stuck when trying to accelerate. I am concerned that this ongoing issue is part of a larger safety problem related to the transmission or powertrain that Ford has not addressed properly

Filed Apr 23, 2025 · Transmission · MA

The contacts daughter owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, there was blue smoke coming from the tailpipe and the " Transmission Failure" message was displayed. The vehicle was steered the side of the road and restarted but failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a relatives residence where the vehicle remained for several hours. The contact stated that when the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was then towed to the residence. The contact stated that two days later when his daughter started the vehicle and shifted to drive(D), the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that his daughter shifted the gear shifter from drive(D) to park(P) several times before the vehicle accelerated as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 19, 2025 · Engine · 200,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at high speeds, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and from the exhaust pipes. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact used a handheld scanner to retrieve DTC: P1299 (Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor Detected Engine Overheating Condition). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2024 · Engine · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the RPM raised to high with heavy white smoke coming from the tailpipe. The check engine light warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition coils and spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic, and it was determined that there was a coolant intrusion in cylinder #3. The contact was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 7, 2024 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge began to indicate that the engine was overheating. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the driver observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low, prompting him to refill the coolant reservoir. The following day the driver observed white smoke coming from the exhaust prompting him to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the coolant intrusion had damaged the engine. The contact was informed that the engine and turbocharger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 22-2229. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2024 · Engine · 132,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a white cloud of exhaust smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an excessive amount of exhaust odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #1, causing an engine misfire. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic advised the contact to keep the coolant reservoir filled with coolant to prevent complete engine failure until the vehicle was repaired. The mechanic referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · OR · fire

My Ford Escape ecoboost engine had a coolant leak. It gave no warning and suddenly stopped running in the middle of the road while I was driving. I opened the engine and there was a small piece of metal that looked like it was about to catch fire. I have visited the ford dealership multi times asking for them to repair car and fix any known issues and they ignored this well known problem with the 1.6 engines and racked up unrelated charges on unnecessary fixes (I believe) to get the most money out of me before catastrophic engine failure. If I had driven 100 yards or more I'm sure my engine would have completely caught fire.

Filed Apr 27, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · 142,000 miles · TN · fire

While driving my vehicle on april 25, 2024. The engine ignited and caught fire while I was driving my vehicle I had no problems or collisions no concerns no major maintenance performed on the vehicle prior to my vehicle catching fire on april 25, 2024