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Ford EcoSport 2018-2022
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- Price
- $19,995–$28,500
- MPG
- 28
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Poor driving fun
- Watch-out: Poor comfort
How it scores for you10 scores
Among the weakest modern subcompacts - cramped, crude, and dogged by engine-failure complaints that its SYNC 3 screen can't redeem.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 2 of its 6 recalls were serious. About 2% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -8 points for its wider reputation.
4-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).
About $2,300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 62% of cars we track.
20.9 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 38% of other SUVs we track.
Tight rear quarters even by subcompact-crossover standards
Slow with either engine, top-heavy feel, clumsy ride; among the least rewarding modern subcompacts
8-in SYNC 3 with CarPlay on most trims was its lone competitive feature
Choppy ride, narrow cabin, budget trim; the side-hinged cargo door annoys daily
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls12 recalls
12 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2018–2022
- Engine and engine cooling — 302 complaints (2018)
- Recall — Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pump (2022)
- Engine — 232 complaints (2018)
2022
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pump23V905000
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.
- RecallPowertrain: axle assembly: axle shaft25V126000
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.
2021
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pump23V905000
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.
- RecallPowertrain: axle assembly: axle shaft25V126000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V442000
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, 2021-2
- Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling133 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted after 20 minutes. The Check Engine warning light was illuminated. The "Charging System Failed" message was displayed. The vehicle was previously taken to the loc
- Complaint clusterEngine45 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Oil low pressure,oil pump is not working
- Complaint clusterPowertrain30 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
My vehicles service engine light has been on for over a year now. I have contacted the service department and Ford Dealership. I was told that it was covered under Ford and I would not be charged. I have called the Ford Customer Service Department about my vehicle, but nothing seems to be correct. I
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other17 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Iwe were on freeway 70 mph and then the motor lost power with a a semi behind us our motor went to 20mph this suv is dangerous unfixable and I should get a new car and money back this car has almost gotten us killed 4 times now,I've given Ford 3 different chances to fix it,they can't they are putti
- Complaint clusterElectrical11 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After having to have my vehicle towed to & held by the dealership for a total of 3 months altogether over the course of two separate engine rebuilds due to a national recall on faulty oil pump parts, my vehicle's check engine light came on & gave a message that there was an issue with the emissions
2020
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module; air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module20V791000
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 r
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pump23V905000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V442000
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, 2021-2
- Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling178 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact later rec
- Complaint clusterEngine99 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, smoke was observed coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a
- Complaint clusterPowertrain50 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Kept like revving the engine like it was whining tight never show no check engine light nothing ever showed up was driving down the road and the car completely shut off no warning signs no nothing all was coming out of it like a oil pump or something had went out in the car.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other27 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
after my oil pump recall was done, the check engine light came on and is reading code P04DB.
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was on my way home from work approaching a red light coasting to a stop, I tried to slow down then I realized the car was accelerating and I pushed the brakes and pulled into a parking lot by the time I got in the parking lot the car was surging, really trying to takeoff. It went all the way to 5
2019
- RecallSeats19V023000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numb
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pump23V905000
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.
- Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling212 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that wh
- Complaint clusterEngine132 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Engine shut off while driving a vibration sounded prior to shut off so I turned off a/c then restarted engine again
- Complaint clusterPowertrain44 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
My car has been in and out of the shop since 2024 due to the power train system. As this is an active recall case my car was repaired 5 times. Recently, with the recall part replaced in January 2026, I got my car back and in May 2026 while driving, my car once again loss power. Going from 50 to coas
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other25 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The latch on the back often sets off an error saying the rear hatch is ajar.
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle is 5 years old and the APIM went. Expensive part/repair and a main function of the vehicle. Cannot fix, update, or even reset the radio now.
2018
- RecallEquipment: other: labels; service brakes18V312000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pump23V905000
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.
- Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling302 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure occurred a year after the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at
- Complaint clusterEngine232 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
While having oil changed at the Ford dealership, I was told there was a small oil leak. I made an appt for a diagnostic test for the following week. I was told the diagnostic test showed a cracked valve cover. I had it repaired while they had the vehicle.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain62 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
I have had issues in the past with the transmission of this car for the past few months, it initially started to give me issues around 49k miles in this car, so I got it flushed out by a mechanic and it ran fine for a few months. Just a few days ago, I was headed home and my transmission went comple
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other45 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Safety defect involves an extreme structural hazard caused by the improper execution and assembly of components under open Federal Safety Recall Campaign 23V905 (Ford Recall 23S64) on a 2018 Ford EcoSport.The vehicle previously underwent the authorized interim engine replacement mandated by Safety R
- Complaint clusterElectrical24 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle experiences a loss of power while driving. The vehicle will unexpectedly lose acceleration and power during normal driving conditions, including when merging or driving in traffic. This creates a serious safety concern because the vehicle does not respond properly when attempting to accel
Cost to own$17,800 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$19,995–$28,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,300/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
27
Highway MPG
29
Combined MPG
28
Horsepower
166 hp
Doors
4
Length
161.4 in
Width
69.3 in
Height
65.0 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
Curb weight
3,300 lb
Cargo volume
20.9 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
50 cu ft
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