Ford Ecosport Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 839 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Ford Ecosport across 4 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (311). The words owners use most often: “oil pressure” (28% of reports).
- 839engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 49%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 pressure: mentioned in 233 of 839 complaints (28%)
- Engine cooling contacted: mentioned in 206 of 839 complaints (25%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 128 of 839 complaints (15%)
- Failed restart: mentioned in 50 of 839 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 495 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 839 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Ecosport engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ecosport | 134 | 51% | 55,000 |
| 2020 Ecosport | 179 | 45% | 71,670 |
| 2019 Ecosport | 215 | 47% | 69,000 |
| 2018 Ecosport | 311 | 43% | 70,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
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.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another dealer, Shottenkirk Ford Jasper (868 GA-515, Jasper, GA…
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…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure occurred a year after the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact later…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated, and the RPM was lowered. After parking and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH with the wrench icon displayed. The vehicle was slowly driven…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Ecosports have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 839 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Ford Ecosport. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Ecosport engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Ford Ecosport?
The most frequent phrase is “oil pressure”, in 233 of 839 complaints, followed by “engine cooling contacted” (206).
Other Ford Ecosport problems
- Engine problems (807)
- Power Train problems (222)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (113)
See all Ford Ecosport problems.