Worst 2021 Ford Ecosport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ford Ecosport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 131 | 1 | — | 43,599 mi | |
| ENGINE | 73 | 1 | — | 77,282 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 44 | 1 | — | 53,691 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | 1 | 1 | 48,400 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 87,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Ford Ecosport
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~516,993 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 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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.
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.
Other Ford Ecosport Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Ecosport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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