2018–2022 · 5 model years · 12 recalls

Ford EcoSport problems by year

We don't rate the Ford EcoSport yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2018 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (972). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Engine & cooling1,653
Transmission & drivetrain223
Electrical system90
Brakes49
Driver-assist & stability32
Airbags & seat belts3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2018–2022.

Every Ford EcoSport year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2022 EcoSportNot rated yet14225
2021 EcoSportNot rated yet371328
2020 EcoSportNot rated yet538328
2019 EcoSportNot rated yet597228
2018 EcoSportNot rated yet972228

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Ford EcoSport problems?

Owners complain most about engine & cooling, transmission & drivetrain, electrical system.

Which Ford EcoSport year has the most recalls?

The 2021, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.