2015 Ford Escape: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Dec 9, 2025 · Lights · TX

My headlight are severely oxidized and are cracking. It makes it very hard to see at night. I took it to a repair shop and they could not get the headlight anywhere but from the dealer which are to expensive. I’m a student and can’t afford what they charge for new ones.

Filed Sep 30, 2024 · Lights · 13,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that neither the VIN nor the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

Filed May 6, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · NM

The cars electrical system has failed multiple times while driving leading to no headlights , brake lights and all other electrical components. we have had vehicle serviced by multiple different mechanics including ford dealership however problem persists shortly after repair each time. vehicle does not display any forewarning of failure such as no check engine lights or any indication that anything is wrong. all services and inspections show nothing is wrong however vehicle service records show electrical system and battery serviced/changed multiple time due to reoccurring problem. manufacturer says that our vin is not included in the recall however vehicle has all same issues as recalls from May 2014 to July 2015 .Vehicle was manufactured April 04,2015. how are vehicle does not fall under any of these recalls is beyond my understanding , at this point in time vehicle does not run due to multiple mechanics being unable to pin point or fix electrical issues. Would like vehicle reinspected for any of these recalls and car fixed and safe to drive.

Filed Apr 3, 2023 · Lights · 92,400 miles · WV

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to provide sufficient illumination. Additionally, while inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed there were small cracks on the headlights. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 92,400.

Filed Sep 27, 2022 · Lights · 81,840 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s side headlight and rear passenger’s side taillight malfunctioned and failed to illuminate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who discovered the headlight and taillight assemblies had been damaged due to overheating and melting of the assemblies and both needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 81,840.

Filed Feb 29, 2020 · Electrical · PA

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.

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 96,000 miles · CA · fire

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.

Filed Aug 9, 2018 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · NJ

I was driving the vehicle on two occasions and the instrument panel went blank which left me with no instruments or headlights. It is currently at beyer ford dealership in morristown nj and they have told me that the body control module has failed. I see a recall for 2015 ford escapes manufactured in louisville ky during the time my vehicle was manufactured. My vehicle was not included in this recall. The recall # is 15v406000 on your website.

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Lights · WI

I recently sent this to ford - I am not a ford owner but I've been behind several escape's and a smaller model hatchback. Both had their headlights on but their tail lights were not. I see this as a huge safety issue and while I understand the driver can select another setting - they don't know that! And someone is going to get into a terrible accident. Send a recall to your owners! Ford's response - my name is [xxx], I am from ford`s customer relationship center (crc). I have reviewed your email regarding the tail lamps functionality on ford vehicles. From time to time new vehicle options/features are added, deleted or modified. Decisions to make these changes take into account factors such as market trends, customer demands, engineering advances and dealership input. We have documented your comments which will be forwarded to the appropriate department for review and consideration. Moreover, ford motor company and the national highway traffic and safety administration (the federal safety agency) work together to proactively identify areas of concern through investigation of consumer and dealer feedback. During an investigation ford co-operates fully with the federal safety agency. Due to our rigorous safety standards and constant testing, not all issues result in recall or customer satisfaction programs. Thank you for contacting ford motor company. Sincerely, [xxx] customer relationship center ford motor company I've tried to notify the drivers but flashing my headlights at them only makes them think that I want to get around them and their is no way to talk to them on the freeway. At the very least please make ford notify their drivers of the correct setting for their cars. Thanks for listening. P.s. I actually don't know the car year, but since I've not noticed this before I believe it to be new models. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 5, 2015 · Electrical · 1,069 miles · NC

Started car and the alarm went off on the dash saying the front passenger door was ajar. We opened the door and looked at the door to make sure no one had hit the car. No damage could be found. Shut car off and restarted. Alarm continued with dash reading front passenger door ajar. Drove car home with constant alarm and over head light on. Let car sit in driveway for hours to see if something would reset. It did not work. Unplugged battery and let car sit another 30 minutes. Did not reset. Tomorrow the car goes back to the dealership again to fix this problem. I am very disappointed with the new 2015 ford escape titanium 4 wheel drive 1.6 only 1069 miles and I am having lemon issues! Should have kept my 2013 escape with the bigger motor, didn't have dumb problems like this one. Ford step up please and make this right!!