NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford EcoSport

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

1,832

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

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Reporting mechanism

851

Performance issue

483

Operating state

449

Engine behavior

344

Condition issue

328

Noise

282

Vibration/harshness

113

Starting behavior

111

Fluid issue

100

Thermal issue

71

Braking behavior

59

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

57

Recent change

47

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.

2019 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Aug 5, 2026


A young teenage driver faced a terrifying highway emergency when her vehicle suffered an abrupt, dangerous loss of motive power at 70+ MPH on the interstate due to sudden turbocharger failure. Moving at high speeds in heavy traffic, the sudden drop in acceleration left the driver vulnerable to rear-end collisions from oncoming semi-trucks. The vehicle was driven into the shop with a failed turbocharger and a completely contaminated oil ecosystem. The engine block has not seized yet, but…

2019 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Aug 5, 2026


For a month, every time I put gas in my car whether I filled up or just put half a tank my car will not start for 10-15 minutes. I took it to the ford place and my extended warranty wouldn't cover it. It seems like an evap valve would be covered. I have only had my car 11 months. This is going to cost over $1,000 to fix. It seems like ford should be responsible for the repairs.

2019 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Aug 4, 2026


No issues with vehicle until failure, properly maintained, regular oil changes. While driving the vehicle the engine lost power and check engine light came on. The vehicle RPM's increased but had no power. Was able to drive the vehicle home but was at inconstant speeds / RPMS could not get above 40 MPH. Low oil light came on while driving home as well. Made appointment at Ford local dealership, they verbally told me the engine blew and there was no oil in vehicle and metal in oil pan. The…

2018 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jul 31, 2026


On XXX, my 2018 Ford EcoSport experienced a sudden loss of engine oil pressure and loss of power while driving on [XXX], consistent with the failure mode described in Ford Safety Recall 23S64 / NHTSA Recall 23V905 (engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm fracture and/or oil pump drive belt degradation). The vehicle lost motive power on a public highway and had to be towed to Olathe Ford Lincoln, Olathe, KS for repair. The dealer has confirmed the failure is covered under this recall, but has…

2021 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jul 26, 2026


For 14 months, I attempted to get active recalls fixed on the car at Downtown Sacramento Ford, which claimed to be certified pre-owned per Folsom Lake Ford but had existing recalls and issues when I bought it in March of 2024. My car finally broke down on 07/11/26 and was towed on 07/12/26 to the Elk Grove Ford dealership and looked at on 07/13/26. Today is 07/26/26, and I am still in a rental that takes a lot more gas than my regular car. I was told that they fixed the recall, but there is an…

2018 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that while slowing down, the RPM became extremely elevated, and the low oil pressure warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle failed to accelerate, and the contact pulled over into a nearby parking lot and parked the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not…

2021 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Unknown how it happened. After parking noticed back driver side tire was tilted. Took picture next morning under car to see that the cross arm was broken in half. Car was not drivable and was towed to a Ford dealership Seems like arm just snapped without notice.

2021 FORD ECOSPORT

Filed Jul 18, 2026


Oil low pressure,oil pump is not working

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


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…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.