2021 Ford Ecosport Engine Problems
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2021 Ford Ecosport, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,539 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil pump” (23% of reports).
- 87engine complaints
- 60,539median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 56%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil pump: mentioned in 20 of 87 complaints (23%)
- Belt tensioner: mentioned in 6 of 87 complaints (7%)
- Low engine: mentioned in 5 of 87 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 87 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Ecosport engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ecosport | 2 | 17% | 34,835 |
| 2021 Ecosport | 87 | 33% | 60,539 |
| 2020 Ecosport | 170 | 43% | 65,000 |
| 2019 Ecosport | 193 | 42% | 66,000 |
| 2018 Ecosport | 355 | 49% | 65,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
when driving the car, it will turn off all of a sudden and a message saying emergency power this is very dangers as it happened to my daughter in the middle of the road it will also stall to turn on after getting gas and you have to sit there and turn the car on and off till it decides to tune on…
I've had the same recall fixed on this car three times and once again on XXX myself and my husband were in the car driving and the wrench light and engine light came on and my car went into limp mode it wouldn't go above like 35mph I actually caught this on video and my husband was trying to make a…
My vehicles service engine light has been on for over a year now. I have contacted the service department and Ford Dealership. I was told that it was covered under Ford and I would not be charged. I have called the Ford Customer Service Department about my vehicle, but nothing seems to be correct…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Ford Ecosports have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 87 owner complaints about engine for the 2021 Ford Ecosport (33% of the 261 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Ford Ecosport engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,539 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2021 Ford Ecosport?
The most frequent phrase is “oil pump”, in 20 of 87 complaints, followed by “belt tensioner” (6).
Other 2021 Ford Ecosport problems
See all 2021 Ford Ecosport problems or engine problems across all Ecosport years.