The shifter bushing recall is not showing for my vehicle, but has the same issue as the recall.thevehicle is saying that it's not in park but it is, the shifter will not operate, and all gears are showing in reverse. I was driving and was going to stop and go in reverse when the shifter was stuck.
2015 Ford Escape electrical complaints
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Driving down the highway my tires slipped and tried to kick on traction control but instead disabled my driving until I was able to get over and stop. Turn the car off for a couple seconds then restarted it back on. Did that 3 time in my way into work. I didn't know it was the traction control until I googled what happened and lot of responses said the traction control gets faulty. So now every time I drive I have to go into the settings and turn off my traction control or it continues to happen. Luckily nobody was behind me.
On the date of 04/07/21 I was driving on my way to work, had pulled out of dunkin donuts and went up a small hill to a stop sign I had the AC on, and my window rolled down as I just left a fast food restaurant and as I get to the top of the small hill, my AC turns off and my car displays a message saying transmission not in park and it completely shuts off, I put the car in park and tried restarting it and nothing I had dash lights everything but didn't start. This is the second time this has happened in a 2 week period, the first time it shut off and displayed a starting system fail message took it to dealer and cannot figure out the problem. Could this be related to a recall!
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that while pressing the start/stop button, the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact indicated that to turn off the vehicle, the battery had to be disconnected. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who was unable the determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer crossroad ford of prince george located at 4500 whitehill blvd, prince george, va 23875 was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v436000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
While driving down hill the vehicle was revving up to almost 5rpms while breaking... Was not shifting into lower gear.. Pulled in to get gas.. Went to back up with reverse.. Then shifted gear into drive .. And the vehicle was still in reverse... Pushed the shifter to park and then back into driver and car was still driving in reserve...pushed back into park ... Switched seats with my husband ... He got into driver seat and the shifter was stuck in park.. But was not registering on dash board.. According to the dashboard it was in reverse ... Husband reversed the car into a parking spot .. He kept trying to pull the shifter to go into drive... But it was locked on park... So he manually went in to shift the gears and was able to move the shifter manually ... But it still was not recognizing it on the dashboard... There was no warning sign ... No alerts on the dash.... While husband was trying to get the shifter to register on dash... All lights on dash started flickering... So then we thought it was referring to the battery... Because soon after there was no powered at all to the vehicle... But the vehicle was still moving in reverse.. We put e brake on called a friend and had him jump us .. Did absolutely nothing ... So now car is stranded in a parking lot until tomorrow... All this going on with an infant and 5 year old .. In freezing cold weather... Something needs to be done with these ford escapes before someone gets killed! For the amount of complaints I am seeing on this feature with the 2015.. You would think something would be done... This is dangerous and. Absolutely uncalled for... Get these [xxx] cars off the market! Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I left the car on since my daughter and husband were in the car. When I came back out from the store, I tried to put the car in drive but it would not let me. So I tried to turn off the car but it will still stayed on. After about 1 hr the car started to turn off slowly. It is completely off now but wont turn back on. Luckily we were in a parking lot of a dollar tree.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that the instrument panel had lines spreading horizontally across that blocked the informational messages and displays behind the lines. The contact said after two weeks the panel screen went totally black. Iron city ford delivers (9924 pkwy e, birmingham, al 35215, (205) 854-2222) stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and would not help with the repair cost. The manufacturer had not yet been contacted. The vehicle was unrepaired. The failure mileage was 47,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle took a few seconds to start-up. The contact stated that the engine revved up to 1,200 RPM and then returned to 1,000 RPM. The vehicle was shifted into gear and moved a short distance before stalling. The gear was shifted into neutral to allow the transmission to stop rotating then the ignition was placed in the off position. The vehicle was restarted however, on several occasions the vehicle failed to respond and the procedure had to be repeated before the vehicle resumed normal operations. On several occasions the oil, battery and check engine warning lights were illuminated. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the warning lights were no longer displayed. The vehicle was taken to boggus ford mcallen (1400 e expressway 83, mcallen, tx 78501) to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The instrument panel cluster has failed. Ford recalled certain 2014-2015 escapes but not mine. I would like my vehicle to be included in the recall so this failed unit can be repaced.
The shifter of my 2015 ford escape was stuck in 's' position two days ago when I just started my car. The shifter handle was actually in p position. I had to call towing company and the dealer told me it is my shifter cable bushing deteriorated and unable to allow shift cable to come loose to change shift. Ford previously had a recall for 2013-2014 escape model for the same bushing problems not including 2015 models. But a lot people posted threads online saying their 2015 model also have that problems. Some customer got it fixed free of charge and most customers did not. I contacted with ford customer service and they told me it is up to the dealer whether to allow reimbursement but this should be definitely be recalled because this can be a big safety concern.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to gem city ford inc located at 5101 broadway st, quincy, il 62305, (877) 571-7953, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.*dt
Within last week, twice while driving vehicle on a city highway, the engine suddenly shut off. Lights, radio, dashboard, etc. All continued to work. Notification came on dashboard stating "warning, vehicle is not in park." fortunately, in both instances I was able to coast onto the shoulder into a parking lot and avoid causing a wreck or being wrecked into. This is a major safety issue! With car safely in a parking lot, I moved my transmission into park. I turned my key to the "off" position. I removed my key. I reinserted the key and tried to start the vehicle. Lights, radio, dash, etc. All came on. However, vehicle would not start. There was not a "click" as if the engine was trying to turn over. There was only a notification of "system start fault." I tried our spare key, and received same notification. Vehicle would not allow me to move transmission from park into neutral to be towed. Steering wheel was locked up. Abandoned vehicle. After about 2 hours, returned to vehicle, and vehicle started. To clarify, everything listed here has happened 2 times and on 2 separate occasions so far. Tests at both autozone and o'reily auto parts confirm - as I suspected, since lights, radio, etc. Would turn on - that the battery and the transmission are working just fine. This is huge safety issue that the vehicle would suddenly shut off!
Faulty instrument cluster - inoperative display - blank multiple function display (mfd) and non-functioning warning chimes. Messages and warning lights. Unable to read speedometer, odometer, door ajar, tires low etc on display panel. Instrument cluster needed to be replaced. Similar ford recall - advised updating instrument panel - this recall for cars manufactured one month prior to my escape.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH the radio and back-up camera screen and instrument cluster flickered and became inoperable. The TPMS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. Bommarito ford (675 dunn rd, hazelwood, mo 63042, (314) 895-0600) was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v406000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
When I garage the vehicle after driving around 50 miles that day. The next day it will not start.the next day it will start. This has happened twice.
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).
At speed on freeway, speedometer went to zero and ABS light on. In recent days had wheel bearing replaced. (wheel bearing includes wheel bolts, hub, bearing, ABS sensor as single part? Bad ABS part or connection ?) normal until on freeway then: digital speedometer displayed 0. Analog speedometer needle fell slowly to zero and stayed. 'I' ('information indicator') appeared on center panel. Forgot how display of 'I' message. (left joystick pad on steering wheel, left arrow, down until 'I', press for list?) '(ABS)' lit on analog speedometer 'traction control wiggly line car' lit on analog speedometer vehicle continued without change in speed, engine running fine. Arrive at destination. Notice power assist to steering is reduced by 25% so harder to turn notice power assist to brakes is reduced by 25% so harder to stop parking spot was on incline, instrument panel message about 'hill assist start not available'. Pushed ignition to stop engine but was ignored. Couldnt shut engine off. (seperate issue listed in recall from 2015 for software update to body control module? The federal safety agency campaign number: 15v436000 ? The federal safety agency VIN lookup shows no outstanding recalls. Abs issue or seperate? ) returned home. Found out that ignition button sticking like was floating (?) but if push 3 times as hard engine shut off (few days previously and after button felt and worked fine). Vehicle went back to dealer today for this second new bearing in the last few weeks. Periodically on way to drop off vehicle the speedometer needle and digital display number bounced intermittantly to zero and back to speed. Abs light , "I" , and traction control lights on. (when dropped it off at dealer the dealer themself experienced the 'start/stop button wont shut off the vehicle' while checking in the vehicle for the bearing replacement.)
Mysterious draw on battery causing the battery to die after sitting. Battery/alternator test fine. Never know when it's going to happen? I have to keep portable jump starter in the car. Have seen many posts of other escape owners having the same problem. Ford needs to an issue a recall for this problem.
Radio and cd system stopped playing for four days, then came back on. This has happened two times before but came back on the same day. Ford dealer person told me to disconnect battery cable for 10 minutes and when I connect it back the system would reset itself. I did not want to try that, not mechanically inclined. The wipers on the low setting runs steady but stops making it hard to see because of the rain unless I press wiper arm. The headlights dim and come back up randomly, I notice it mostly sitting at red light.
About 6 months ago, the radio and it's computer system stopped working. While the display works, the system responsible for laying sound no longer works, and the touch screen is rarely responsive.
Vehicle has had fuse issues from day 1. Had the wiring going to sunvisor lighted mirror start smoking when we changed the fuse. Wiring was pinched from the factory. Then the headlight drivers side keeps blowing fuse. Now trying find out why.
The vehicle was sitting parked under a carport for almost 24 hrs. When it inexplicably caught fire. The ensuing fire burned the carport and spread to the structure causing extensive property damage to the exterior and interior of the residence. A passerby made the elderly occupants of home aware of the fire and they were able to get out. The area of fire origin was identified as being on the passenger side of the engine compartment. There appears to be some other evidence and/or instances of fires in these vehicles occurring the same way.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. Upon starting the vehicle, the multi-functioning instrument panel cluster became inoperative and the display was blank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v406000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that the instrument panel did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to four seasons ford (601 duncan hill rd, hendersonville, nc 28792, (828) 693-4281) where the contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Engine shut off while driving. Car also has been having a starting issue. The instrument cluster would come on, fuel pump would prime, go to start and nothing. If the battery was unplugged for 5 minutes it was more likely to start. Thankfully it happen on a city street and not the highway that I was going to be getting on.
Instrument panel turned white and stopped working.....thought it was on recall ....but ford told me no....we have had it fixed ....
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 though all tires are at correct pressures ABS and traction control appears noisy cabin makes buzzing noises behind stereo even when car is off stereo malfunctions happen often where cds get stuck and stereo says 'no cd' while trying to eject it.
Warning light comes on. Transmission hit ok goes off. Messaglight goes on to shut car off I do that an message doesn't come back on. At one time my car even slowed downs to 40 and another warning light came on shut car off restarted an ran ok. That warning light stayed on until taken to ford garage in gibson city. They couldn't find anything wrong so reset. These all began a month ago.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was unable to shift gears and shut off in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to village ford (located at 23535 michigan ave, dearborn, mi 48124, (313) 565-3900) where it was diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 59,059.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. The contact stated that the instrument panel was completely blacked out and did not show the fuel level, speed, or any other gauge. Jones ford (2410 ocean hwy w, shallotte, nc 28470, (910) 754-4341) stated that they would have to charge for a diagnostic test. The dealer provided the carfax information, which showed that the vehicle was previously involved in a crash prior to being purchased by the contact. The contact was not informed of this by quality ford (1242 s madison st, whiteville, nc 28472, (800) 530-0978) when the vehicle was purchased. The manufacturer stated that there was no current recall and mentioned reimbursement if a recall was issued after the repairs. The contact was advised to save her receipts. The failure mileage was 31,000. *bf
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