Worst 2021 Ford EcoSport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine & Cooling
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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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 & Cooling | 131 | 1 | — | 43,599 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 73 | 1 | — | 77,282 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 44 | 1 | — | 53,691 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 19 | 1 | 1 | 48,400 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 87,500 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Fuel Gauge | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Ford EcoSport
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~358,615 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 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
2021 Ford EcoSport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford EcoSport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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