Worst 2020 Ford Ecosport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Ford Ecosport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 172 | — | — | 63,288 mi | |
| ENGINE | 153 | — | 6 | 67,328 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 44 | — | 1 | 43,041 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 34 | — | 3 | 2,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 18 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 22,887 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | — | — | 77,475 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 4 | 1 | 63,103 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | — | — | 8,600 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FIRERELATED | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:MANIFOLD PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 21,550 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2020 Ford Ecosport
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~479,769 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
Other Ford Ecosport Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Ecosport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
Check Your Specific 2020 Ford Ecosport
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99