Ford Ecosport problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1,836 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Ford Ecosport (2018–2022). The 2018 Ecosport has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
1,836
Recalls
6
Model years
5
Worst year
2018

Complaints by model year

7102018457201939920202592021112022
NHTSA complaints per Ford Ecosport model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Ford Ecosport years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2018 Ford Ecosport — 710 complaints, 14 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
  2. 2020 Ford Ecosport — 399 complaints, 7 crashes, 8 fires; top problem: Engine
  3. 2019 Ford Ecosport — 457 complaints, 7 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Engine
  4. 2021 Ford Ecosport — 259 complaints, 7 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2022 (11 complaints).

Every Ford Ecosport model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2022 Ecosport112002Engine
2021 Ecosport2597153Engine
2020 Ecosport39978263Engine
2019 Ecosport4577252Engine
2018 Ecosport71014172Engine

Most common Ford Ecosport problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    1,600 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    220 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    119 complaints
  • Electrical System
    85 complaints
  • Brakes
    73 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    48 complaints
  • Airbags
    28 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    16 complaints
  • Steering
    16 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    14 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Ford Ecosport received by NHTSA each month.

Ford Ecosport recalls

  • Recall 25V442000Jun 27, 2025200,237 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V126000Feb 28, 202518,648 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a disconnected half shaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V905000Dec 22, 2023139,730 vehiclesModel years 2018–2022

    Risk: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V791000Dec 17, 202012 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V023000Jan 2, 201963 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 18V312000May 14, 2018273 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Ford models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology