Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023...
2018-2022 · 5 model years
Ford Ecosport Problems by year
Owners have filed 1,871 complaints about the Ford Ecosport across 5 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 2018 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (728), while 2022 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 1,871
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 41
- Fires
- 14
- Injuries
- 46
- Deaths
- 3
Ecosport complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Ecosport problems
Ford Ecosport recalls 6
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal...
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual...
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Latest Ecosport complaints
The vehicle suffered a sudden, complete engine stall while in operation, creating an immediate traffic hazard. The failure is a direct consequence of a failed remedy under Safety Recall 23S64. The vehicle had interim recall work performed in October of last year. However, the oil pump drive wet-belt has catastrophically degraded and shredded, completely clogging the oil pickup screen and dropping engine oil pressure. Diagnostic scans show active faults P0017 and P0015, indicating total timing desynchronization at...
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the variable cam phasers due to hydraulic pressure loss. The engine is now knocking heavily from a spun bearing and mixing coolant. Ford Customer Relations and the local dealership refuse to tow or inspect the vehicle under the safety recall campaign, citing an arbitrary 12-month limit on a federal safety recall remedy that has mechanically failed
My 2020 Ford EcoSport was delivered to a certified Ford franchise dealership for a mandatory safety recall. The dealership held my vehicle in their service department for 18 consecutive months (1.5 years) claiming an extended parts and repair delay. Because the manufacturer and dealership held my car for a year and a half, it was physically impossible for me to complete a Texas state emissions inspection, causing my state vehicle registration and tags to completely expire while under their care. The dealership is...
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now forcing me to take delivery of an unregistered, illegal vehicle, hanging up the phone on me when I request safe transit or legal temporary tags, and demanding their service loaner vehicle back. I am filing this complaint due to severe recall repair delays and resulting state vehicle compliance failures.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the message "Engine Overheating" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. An alternate dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle would be picked up by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
My car engine light came on, and I instantly lost being able to drive normally. I lost the ability to hit the gas and the car move. The car is sitting at [[redacted]] [[redacted]] · [[redacted]]..... I was informed that the wait can be up to a year. I am disabled and have been missing pain management appointments, psychiatrist appointments, primary care doctor, and I'm unable to get MRI or pain injections for my back. I am desperate for a loaner car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On August 20, 2026, my 2018 Ford EcoSport equipped with the 1.0L EcoBoost engine suddenly shut down while I was driving on the highway. The unexpected loss of engine power created a serious safety concern because the vehicle became disabled while traveling in highway traffic. This failure occurred despite extensive previous engine-related repairs, including completion of Ford Safety Recall 23S64. On September 15, 2025, the vehicle overheated, the check-engine light illuminated, and coolant had to be added....
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Camelback Ford subsequently diagnosed a cracked thermostat housing, cracked coolant expansion reservoir, and failed reservoir cap. These components were replaced. During the same September 2025 service visit, Camelback Ford performed Safety Recall 23S64, replacing the engine oil-pump drive belt, tensioner, and timing belt on the original engine. In December 2025, the vehicle experienced significant power loss. Camelback Ford diagnosed a failed vacuum pump and discovered that the turbocharger's internal turbine had come apart and completely seized. The turbocharger was replaced in January 2026. Approximately seven months later, on August 20, 2026, the engine unexpectedly shut down on the highway. The vehicle was taken to Earnhardt Ford. On October 16, 2026, the dealership reported severe coolant intrusion into cylinder 3. During a cooling-system pressure test, cylinder 3 filled with coolant within approximately 10 minutes. Diagnostic codes included P0217, P0301, P0303, P0316, P1285, and P1299, indicating overheating and engine misfires. Earnhardt Ford suspects an internal cylinder-wall failure but has not confirmed the exact source of the coolant intrusion. The dealership recommends complete engine long-block replacement. I am concerned about the safety of these engines, particularly the risk of sudden engine shutdown while driving, even after completion of an engine-related safety recall. I request that NHTSA review this incident for a potential safety def
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Questions about the Ford Ecosport
Which Ford Ecosport years have the most problems?
Which Ford Ecosport years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2022 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Ecosport years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Ford Ecosport problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (1,618), transmission & drivetrain (225), fuel system (121) most often.
How many recalls does the Ford Ecosport have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Ford Ecosport model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data