NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford EcoSport

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

Select a model year to filter results to that year of the Ford EcoSport.

Complaints

1,824

Active records

Recalls

6

Active records

TSBs

139

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

24

Crashes

39

Fires

13

Top reported issues — Ford EcoSport

Click a category to expand its values.

Reporting mechanism

850

Performance issue

480

Operating state

447

Engine behavior

343

Condition issue

325

Noise

281

Vibration/harshness

113

Starting behavior

110

Fluid issue

98

Thermal issue

71

Braking behavior

59

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

57

Recent change

46

Safety restraint issue

34

Driver assistance issue

31

Powering on/off behavior

30

Smell

26

Safety restraint behavior

21

Infotainment behavior

19

Access/entry issue

17

Electrical issue

17

Steering behavior

15

HVAC behavior

8

Lighting behavior

7

Communication/network issue

5

Ride/handling behavior

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jul 10, 2026


It was a recall oil pump tensor bar. They fixed that blew the engine.I had to wait for them to fix what they messed up with the engine.They fixed that drove forty miles away from the dealer and the engine overheated

2020 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jul 7, 2026


My automatic transmission has a problem going into gear, slow to engage in any gear. when needing to accelerate there is no response, just the high rev of the engine but absolutely no acceleration. The car has a hard jerk and thud sound when it does go into gear, this is when driving the car.

2020 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jul 7, 2026


The affected component is the powertrain system in my 2020 Ford EcoSport. The vehicle has experienced repeated powertrain-related failures and is available for inspection upon request. In May 2025, the vehicle required a full engine replacement, yet I am continuing to experience serious powertrain-related issues. The vehicle has displayed powertrain malfunction warnings and has experienced improper acceleration, hesitation, loss of power, and instances where the vehicle has stopped at…

2018 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jul 6, 2026


There was a recall on these cars do to timing chain issues but mine was not in the recall with the others but ones not in recall are having same issues. Car is a ticking time bomb I want fixed under the recall.

2020 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jul 5, 2026


Fire

On April 3, 2026, this vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic mechanical failure as I was driving on US-169, in Kansas City, Mo.,l The engine seized and the fuel line ruptured resulting in an undercarriage fire with small explosions. I had to be physically extracted from the burning vehicle by a Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy, Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Liberty, Missouri (Report #CC2600810). This catastrophic asset and recall remedy failure is the direct result of a recognized federal…

2020 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jul 3, 2026


My 2020 Ford EcoSport (1.0L EcoBoost) is covered by Recall 23S64 / NHTSA 23V905 (engine oil pump drive belt). The defect causes sudden loss of motive power at highway speed (65+ mph), usually after 40+ minutes of driving, with the powertrain warning light and code P0299 (turbo underboost). Losing power in Los Angeles freeway traffic is the safety hazard. The recall remedy has failed repeatedly. In Oct 2025 the dealer tore down the engine, confirmed the oil pump belt had disintegrated and…

2021 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jun 30, 2026


Manufacturer has delayed repaired vehicle under campaign 23V905. Loss of use / unable to use this unsafe vehicle. It has been at the dealership and supposedly awaiting parts since September 2025. Manufacturer’s customer service people cannot provide additional details around delivery dates. Customer service both at the dealership and manufacturer have been polite; however, the dealer has provided no remedy or assistance and the manufacture’s customer service line has admitted to providing…

2021 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jun 25, 2026


Safety Recall 23S64 was completed on my 2021 Ford EcoSport on approx. Oct 19, 2025. After ~15,000 miles, the same system failed again on [XXX], causing loss of power and loss of braking assist. Fredericktown Pettus Ford diagnosed shredded timing belt material, drained the oil, and removed the catalytic converter (placed in trunk). They were respectful and tried to order a replacement engine, but Ford Motor Co. blocked their access to the system. The vehicle has now been out of service for over…

2021 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Engine failed after repair of15000 miles with same break down The dealership did not clean out shredded timing belt and the second belt was shredded

2020 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jun 20, 2026


Fuel injectors, hand brake when reversing, spuddering when push on gas, windshield crack when cleaning from the inside accidently hit rear view mirror.

Data sourced from NHTSA's public datasets. Issue classifications are generated by Repair Surge. About this data.

Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.