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Ford Ecosport Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 1,870 owner complaints for the Ford Ecosport. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Ford Ecosport by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford Ecosport | 2 | 12 | |
| 2021 Ford Ecosport | 3 | 263 | |
| 2020 Ford Ecosport | 3 | 403 | |
| 2019 Ford Ecosport | 2 | 464 | |
| 2018 Ford Ecosport | 2 | 728 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford Ecosport: questions owners ask
Which Ford Ecosport year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford Ecosport model years with the most are the 2018 (728), 2019 (464) and 2020 (403). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford Ecosport years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2022 (12), 2021 (263) and 2020 (403), out of 5 model years from 2018 to 2022. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ford Ecosport have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 5 Ford Ecosport model years, 12 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2020 (3), 2021 (3) and 2018 (2). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Ford Ecosport years have the most stalling complaints?
413 owner complaints across 4 Ford Ecosport model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2018 (159), 2019 (105) and 2020 (84) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Ecosport years have the most oil consumption complaints?
321 owner complaints across 4 Ford Ecosport model years describe excessive oil consumption or oil leaks. The most were filed for the 2018 (136), 2019 (87) and 2020 (81) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Ecosport years have the most engine failure complaints?
318 owner complaints across 4 Ford Ecosport model years describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. The most were filed for the 2018 (147), 2019 (79) and 2020 (61) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Ecosport years have the most check engine light complaints?
259 owner complaints across 4 Ford Ecosport model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2018 (109), 2019 (73) and 2020 (55) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Ecosport years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
71 owner complaints across 4 Ford Ecosport model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2018 (30), 2019 (15) and 2020 (15) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Ecosport years have the most no-start complaints?
57 owner complaints across 3 Ford Ecosport model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2018 (23), 2019 (17) and 2020 (17) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Ford Ecosport fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Ford Ecosport's first-time failure rate ranged from 12.2% for cars first registered in 2021 to 34.1% for 2014, across 8 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, tyres, brakes. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.