Ford Ecosport recalls and problems
6 recalls and 1,871 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
1,871
Crashes reported
41
Fires reported
14
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Ford Ecosport by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ecosport | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Ecosport | 3 | 263 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Ecosport | 3 | 404 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 0 |
| 2019 Ecosport | 2 | 464 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Ecosport | 2 | 728 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
Most reported Ford Ecosport problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 844 | |
| Engine | 816 | |
| Power Train | 226 | |
| Unknown or Other | 154 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 114 | |
| Electrical System | 90 | |
| Service Brakes | 66 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | |
| Air Bags | 29 | |
| Steering | 18 |
All Ford Ecosport recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-442 | Jun 27, 2025 | 2020–2021 | Back Over Prevention | 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… |
| 25V-126 | Feb 28, 2025 | 2021–2022 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. |
| 23V-905 | Dec 22, 2023 | 2018–2022 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. |
| 20V-791 | Dec 17, 2020 | 2020 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. |
| 19V-023 | Jan 2, 2019 | 2019 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. |
| 18V-312 | May 14, 2018 | 2018 | Service Brakes, Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Ecosport?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Ford Ecosport has the most reports (728). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford Ecosport have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Ford Ecosport model years 2018–2022.
What are the most common Ford Ecosport problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, engine, power train problems most often.