Is the Ford Ecosport reliable?

The Ford Ecosport has 2,338 NHTSA complaints, or 83.6 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Source: VinItel

What Ford Ecosport years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2018 model year of the Ford Ecosport — it has significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2018 model year alone has 949 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Ford Ecosport?

Among Ford Ecosport model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2022 (12 complaints), 2021 (324 complaints), 2020 (486 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Ford Ecosport problems?

The most common Ford Ecosport problems reported to NHTSA are: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (807 complaints, 0.5% crash rate); ENGINE (757 complaints, 1.3% crash rate); POWER TRAIN (196 complaints, 2.0% crash rate); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (140 complaints, 2.1% crash rate); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (94 complaints, 2.1% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Ford Ecosport?

Used Ford Ecosport buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2022, 2021, 2020. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Ford Ecosport Reliability

2,338 NHTSA complaints (2018–2022). Complaint rate: 83.6 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

115.5

Complaints

2,338

Crash Rate

2.5%

Fire Rate

0.9%

Injuries

Fatalities

Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: Avoid the 2018 Ford Ecosport. The 2022 models had significantly fewer reported issues. Most common issue across all years: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Avoid These Years

2018

~949/yr complaints · 31 crashes

Average

2019–2021

~459/yr complaints

Better Years

2022

~12/yr complaints

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Ford Ecosport — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2018 (949)

Common Ford Ecosport Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	807	0.5%
ENGINE	757	1.3%
POWER TRAIN	196	2.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	140	2.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	94	2.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	74	4.1%
SERVICE BRAKES	58	13.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	46	2.2%
AIR BAGS	26	53.8%
STEERING	14	0.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2018AVOID	—	949	31	3	View →
2019	—	567	12	4	View →
2020	—	486	7	14	View →
2021	—	324	6	1	View →
2022GOOD	—	12	2	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

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See also: Ford Ecosportaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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