Ford EcoSport

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 3 European countries that registered the Ford EcoSport in 2025 (10 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Ford EcoSport cars registered for the first time across 3 European countries in 2025.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Ford EcoSport (from registration data). 2 variants.

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 3,654 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 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 12 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 year 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 year 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

• POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

  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

• BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 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

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

  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

• 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

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2020

  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 year 2020

  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

• 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

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2019

  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

• 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

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

  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

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.