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Ford EcoSport
Data refreshed September 6, 2026
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Complaints
1,847
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
Performance issue
Operating state
Engine behavior
Condition issue
Noise
Vibration/harshness
Starting behavior
Fluid issue
Thermal issue
Braking behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Recent change
Safety restraint issue
Driver assistance issue
Powering on/off behavior
Smell
Safety restraint behavior
Infotainment behavior
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
Steering behavior
HVAC behavior
Lighting behavior
Communication/network issue
Ride/handling behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2018 FORD ECOSPORT
Filed Sep 3, 2026
While having oil changed at the Ford dealership, I was told there was a small oil leak. I made an appt for a diagnostic test for the following week. I was told the diagnostic test showed a cracked valve cover. I had it repaired while they had the vehicle.
2020 FORD ECOSPORT
Filed Sep 3, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, smoke was observed coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a tune-up. The contact later received a notification through the mobile application indicating that the engine had multiple misfires. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed…
2019 FORD ECOSPORT
Filed Sep 3, 2026
Engine shut off while driving a vibration sounded prior to shut off so I turned off a/c then restarted engine again
2019 FORD ECOSPORT
Filed Sep 2, 2026
My 2019 Ford EcoSport suffered sudden low oil pressure and catastrophic engine failure 10 months after receiving service under Safety Recall 23S64. NHTSA Campaign 23V905. The Authorized dealership is refusing to inspect the vehicle or honor Ford's engine replacement remedy, claiming the recall is closed and too much time has passed. This leaves me with an un-remedied safety hazard.
2018 FORD ECOSPORT
Filed Sep 1, 2026
I have had issues in the past with the transmission of this car for the past few months, it initially started to give me issues around 49k miles in this car, so I got it flushed out by a mechanic and it ran fine for a few months. Just a few days ago, I was headed home and my transmission went completely out as I was about to enter a state highway and I had to pull over into a neighborhood to get it towed. I had to send it over to my mechanic again, and he said the transmission is completely…
2018 FORD ECOSPORT
Filed Sep 1, 2026
1.0L EcoBoost suffered a repeat failure following Recall 23S64, Metro Ford of OKC confirmed in writing that prior dealer workmanship caused the failure, and Ford Corporate (Case # CXH-08846832) is completely unresponsive, leaving the vehicle inoperable and unsafe.
2020 FORD ECOSPORT
Filed Aug 30, 2026
I am reporting a severe, high-risk safety and under-hood fire hazard involving a 2020 Ford EcoSport tied directly to federal Safety Recall 23S64 [23S64]. The vehicle suffered a catastrophic loss of internal oil pressure, leading to an official diagnostic scan by Kerry Ford confirming a hard-stored P0015 Camshaft Timing defect [23S64]. The dealership is actively evading the federal recall remedy by falsely claiming the failure is just a bad sensor [23S64]. The vehicle is now experiencing…
2020 FORD ECOSPORT
Filed Aug 30, 2026
Statement of Problem & Safety Risk: I am filing a complaint regarding a persistent, critical safety defect on my 2020 Ford EcoSport. This vehicle previously suffered an engine failure linked to Ford Recall 23S64 / NHTSA Campaign 23V-905 (oil pump drive belt/tensioner failure causing loss of oil pressure). An engine assembly replacement was performed under the recall around 58,000 miles. Despite having the recall service performed, the replacement engine has now experienced a secondary…
2018 FORD ECOSPORT
Filed Aug 26, 2026
I had a Purge valve put in about a year ago and was told that that was the problem for my gas gauge going completely to empty while driving and losing power while driving
2019 FORD ECOSPORT
Filed Aug 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter, a cracked flex…