Ford Ecosport Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Ford Ecosport across 5 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (67). The words owners use most often: “oil pump” (25% of reports).
- 222power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 52%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 56 of 222 complaints (25%)
- Belt tensioner: mentioned in 16 of 222 complaints (7%)
- Cooling power train: mentioned in 14 of 222 complaints (6%)
- Notifications numbers engine: mentioned in 14 of 222 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 222 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Ecosport power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ecosport | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2021 Ecosport | 51 | 20% | 52,303 |
| 2020 Ecosport | 53 | 13% | 26,000 |
| 2019 Ecosport | 50 | 11% | 45,000 |
| 2018 Ecosport | 67 | 9% | 77,977 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Model years: 2021, 2022
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a disconnected half shaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S12.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
XXX: A 2021 Ford EcoSport S (VIN: [XXX]) was towed to Mid-State Ford for the 1.0L EcoBoost Oil Pump Drive Belt Tensioner Safety Recall (Recall 23S64 / NHTSA 23V905). Prior to the tow, the transmission and drivetrain functioned flawlessly with zero slipping, codes, or mechanical noise. XXX: Service…
2019 Ford EcoSport 1.0L, VIN [XXX], 23,338 miles. Ford Safety Recall 23S64/NHTSA 23V-905 was performed by Rod Baker Ford in September 2025. Repair order XXX was opened XXX and the recall work was completed/invoiced XXX at approximately 22,812 miles. The repair included replacement of the timing…
Kept like revving the engine like it was whining tight never show no check engine light nothing ever showed up was driving down the road and the car completely shut off no warning signs no nothing all was coming out of it like a oil pump or something had went out in the car.
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Ecosports have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 222 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Ford Ecosport?
The most frequent phrase is “oil pump”, in 56 of 222 complaints, followed by “belt tensioner” (16).
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