Ford EcoSport

The Ford EcoSport is an SUV with a length of 4,311 mm and five seats. Production began in 2003. Engine options have a displacement of 1,000–1,500 cc with 3–4 cylinders. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2024, the petrol version has CO₂ emissions of 144 g/km (WLTP). Three recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate, and six with the US NHTSA.
| Manufacturer | Ford Do Brasil |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2003 |
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2024) | Petrol 144 g/km |
| Kerb weight (average for cars registered in Finland) | 1,370 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,000–1,500 cc |
| Cylinders (engines) | 3–4 |
| Top speed | 179 km/h |
| Length | 4,311 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,658 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Power by engine variant (Norway)
294 Ford EcoSport cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2019, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 92 kW (123 hp) | 1,386 kg | 2019 | 99 |
| Petrol | 103 kW (138 hp) | 1,354 kg | 2019 | 55 |
| Diesel | 92 kW (123 hp) | 1,520 kg | 2019 | 138 |
Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (2 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Ford EcoSport cars registered for the first time across 3 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 7 |
| France | 2 |
| Italy | 1 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 3,736 complaints for the Ford EcoSport, most often about engine and engine cooling, engine, power train, unknown or other. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 87% of Ford EcoSports pass their MOT test first time, based on 97,999 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
3 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 6 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Ford EcoSport. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
The fuel tubes do not meet the electrostatic discharge (ESD) ground path requirement and the fuel tubes are not earthed correctly. If an electrostatic discharge occurs on the fuel tubes it may cause a pin-size hole in the fuel tube and a subsequent fuel leak which could lead to an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-06-24
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
As a consequence, the front wheel assembly may hit the wheel arch, causing the front wheel to lock up, resulting in loss of steering control and motive power.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-10-05
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may have been over tightened causing the misalignment of the rear suspension with the possibility of the rear wheel contacting the bumper. This may result in the vehicle becoming unstable without warning.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-07-03
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTUS · NHTSAModel years 2021–2022
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V126000 · reported 28/02/2025
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPUS · NHTSAModel years 2018–2022
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V905000 · reported 22/12/2023
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel years 2020–2021
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · reported 27/06/2025
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2020
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."
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V791000 · reported 17/12/2020
- SEATSUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.
NHTSA campaign 19V023000 · reported 02/01/2019
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.
NHTSA campaign 18V312000 · reported 14/05/2018
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Ford EcoSport?
- The Ford EcoSport has a rated top speed of 179 km/h.
- What are the dimensions of the Ford EcoSport?
- The Ford EcoSport is 4,311 mm long, 1,765 mm wide and 1,658 mm tall.
- How much does the Ford EcoSport weigh?
- The Ford EcoSport has a kerb weight of about 1,370 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Ford EcoSport?
- A new Ford EcoSport registered in the EU/EEA in 2024 emits 144 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, petrol).
- How many seats does the Ford EcoSport have?
- The Ford EcoSport has 5 seats.