Ford Ecosport problems and recalls by year
1,859 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2018 (726); 6 recalls, 1 investigation.
By model year
Years with 100+ complaints
2021 Ecosport: 260 complaints
7 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries, 2 deaths · 25V442000, 25V126000, 23V905000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 134 | 55,000 |
| Engine | 86 | 60,539 |
| Power train | 51 | 54,606 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 41,000 |
| Unknown or other | 21 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | — |
| Service brakes | 12 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 101,000 |
2020 Ecosport: 400 complaints
7 crashes, 8 fires, 26 injuries · 25V442000, 23V905000, 20V791000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 175 | 72,000 |
| Engine | 170 | 65,000 |
| Power train | 53 | 26,000 |
| Unknown or other | 39 | 2,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 24 | — |
| Electrical system | 13 | 25,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 81,000 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 8,600 |
2019 Ecosport: 460 complaints
7 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries, 1 death · 23V905000, 19V023000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 211 | 69,000 |
| Engine | 193 | 67,000 |
| Power train | 50 | 45,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 34 | 124,000 |
| Unknown or other | 29 | 14,000 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 80,000 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 14,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 9,300 |
2018 Ecosport: 726 complaints
18 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries · 23V905000, 18V312000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 355 | 65,000 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 298 | 70,000 |
| Power train | 66 | 82,954 |
| Unknown or other | 61 | 19,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 40 | — |
| Electrical system | 31 | 44,000 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 12,629 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 62,000 |
6 recall campaigns since 2005
February 28, 2025 · 25V126000 · 2021–2022 · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge.
December 17, 2020 · 20V791000 · 2020 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module; Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge.
January 2, 2019 · 19V023000 · 2019 · Seats
The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge.
May 14, 2018 · 18V312000 · 2018 · Equipment › Other › Labels; Service brakes
These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge.
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Defect investigations
0 of 1 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE23015 | 2018–2021 | September 20, 2023 | Oil Pump Failure | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Ford models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.