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2015 Ford Escape: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Ford Escape is largely a carryover; its main change is reclining rear seatbacks across the lineup. A fourth 12-volt outlet and small Titanium equipment revisions round out the year.
About the 2015 Ford Escape
3rd generation (2013-2016 pre-refresh body style), third model year before the 2017 refresh.
Ford positioned the Escape as a compact SUV for daily driving that still felt ready for weekend trips, cargo duty, and changing weather. The model’s marketing leaned on easy loading, flexible interior space, voice-controlled tech, and a more responsive driving feel than many rivals. What separated it from other small SUVs was its choice of three engines, tidy size, and upscale available convenience features, even though some competitors offered more room inside.
The S is the straightforward version, with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, Bluetooth, a rearview camera, and flexible folding rear seats. The SE adds everyday comforts such as a power driver's seat, fog lamps, and keypad entry, while the Titanium brings heated leather-trimmed seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, Sony audio, and a hands-free power liftgate.
What changed, by category
Interior and convenience
Rear seatbacks gain a reclining function across the lineup, and a fourth 12-volt power outlet becomes standard. The Titanium also gains a power-adjustable front passenger seat.
Tech
Navigation changes from standard to optional on the Titanium. There is no broader infotainment-system upgrade.
2015 Ford Escape specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 1.6T / 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 2.0T | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 1.6T / 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, 2.0T |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd w/SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd w/SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd w/SelShft |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD / 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22–23 mpg | 21–23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 30–32 mpg | 28–32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 168–240 hp | 178–240 hp |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft | 170–270 lb-ft | 184–270 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 67.8 cu-ft | 67.8 cu-ft | 67.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.8 in | 36.8 in | 36.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Headlights | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| SD Card Slot | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Front Seats | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2015 Ford Escape redesigned?
No. The 2015 Ford Escape keeps the body style introduced for 2013 and receives only minor equipment changes, led by reclining rear seatbacks across the lineup.
What changed inside the 2015 Ford Escape compared with the 2014 model?
The 2015 Escape gains reclining rear seatbacks and a fourth 12-volt power outlet across the lineup. The Titanium also adds a power-adjustable front passenger seat.
Did the 2015 Ford Escape get a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2015 Escape carries over the same three-engine strategy and six-speed automatic transmission from 2014.
Is navigation standard on the 2015 Ford Escape Titanium?
No. Navigation is optional on the 2015 Escape Titanium, although the trim retains its 8-inch touchscreen system.
Is the 2015 Ford Escape meaningfully different from the 2014 model?
No. The 2015 Escape is mainly a carryover from 2014, with modest comfort and equipment revisions rather than changes to its styling, engines, safety hardware, or basic structure.
2015 Ford Escape Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Ford Escape.
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2015 Ford Escape
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