Ford Ecosport Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,858 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Ford Ecosport, across 6 model years (2005–2022). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (726). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
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Ford Ecosport years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Ecosport year: 2018. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 Ecosport: 726 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 Ecosport: 460 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2020 Ecosport: 399 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2005 Ecosport: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2022 Ecosport: 12 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2021 Ecosport: 260 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford Ecosport problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 839 | 4 | 4 |
| Engine problems | 805 | 5 | 11 |
| Power Train problems | 222 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 112 | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 89 | 4 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 66 | 5 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 5 | 17 |
| Steering | 19 | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| Wheels | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Suspension | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Ford Ecosport problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2021: engine and engine cooling (134) · engine (86) · power train (51)
- 2020: engine and engine cooling (179) · engine (169) · power train (53)
- 2019: engine and engine cooling (215) · engine (193) · power train (50)
- 2018: engine (355) · engine and engine cooling (311) · power train (67)
All Ford Ecosport model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ecosport | 12 | 2 | 4★ | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Ecosport | 260 | 3 | 4★ | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Ecosport | 399 | 3 | 4★ | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2019 Ecosport | 460 | 2 | 4★ | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2018 Ecosport | 726 | 2 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Ecosport | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Ecosport years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2018 (726) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Ecosport year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford Ecosport?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 839 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Ecosport have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.