2020 Ford Ecosport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ecosport years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 400 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ford Ecosport. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Ecosport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (179 complaints, 45%), typically at around 71,670 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 8 fires, 26 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 400owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Ford Ecosport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 179 | 45% | 71,670 | “oil pressure” (31%) | — |
| Engine problems | 170 | 43% | 65,000 | “oil pressure” (45%) | $6,550 |
| Power Train problems | 53 | 13% | 26,000 | “oil pump” (40%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 39 | 10% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 3% | 22,887 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 3% | 77,475 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 3% | 8,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 2% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 21,550 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Ford Ecosport recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention:software
Problem: 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 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
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.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Oil Pump Failure (PE23015) — opened Sep 20, 2023, closed Feb 14, 2024, led to recall 23V905.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine seized. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was…
The authorized Ford dealer failed to properly execute the safety recall repair. They twice filled my 1.0L EcoBoost wet-belt engine with standard domestic XO5W20BSP oil instead of the manufacturer-mandated, recall-specified WSS-M2C948-B oil. once under interm recall they replaced long block, second…
The low brake fluid warning came on my dash as I tried to stop at a stop sign. I tried again to depress the brake pedal and the brake pedal was not moving. It was like it was locked in place. The second time I tried to push the brake, the warning flashed that I had no brake fluid. I managed to…
While in traffic, the brakes were pressed, the car did not brake and I had to swerve to try to avoid one collision and caused another one. The steering wheel airbag did not deploy and the vehicle i hit was struck twice.
after my oil pump recall was done, the check engine light came on and is reading code P04DB.
Other Ford Ecosport years
← 2019 Ecosport · 2021 Ecosport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ecosport | 12 | 2 |
| 2021 Ecosport | 261 | 3 |
| 2020 | 400 | 3 |
| 2019 Ecosport | 460 | 2 |
| 2018 Ecosport | 726 | 2 |
| 2005 Ecosport | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford Ecosport?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 179 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Ford Ecosport?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Ford Ecosport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ecosport model years, the 2020 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.