2020 Ford Ecosport: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 472 complaints
472
Total Complaints
71,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine And Engine Cooling
Top Issue
7
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
54,500
25th Percentile
71,000
Median Mileage
81,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine And Engine Cooling
171
Engine
148
Power Train
43
Unknown Or Other
32
Fuel/Propulsion System
16
Electrical System
10
Vehicle Speed Control
9
Service Brakes
8
Air Bags
7
Suspension
4
Severity Assessment
7
Crashes
11
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD ECOSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OR WHILE IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAGUAS EXPRESSWAY MOTORS, CAGUAS, 00725, PUERTO RICO AND WAS INFORMED THAT..."
"THIS CAR WAS HIT AND THE SEAT BENT. I AM STILL DEALING WITH HIP NECK KNEE AND SHOULDER INJURIES. IT WAS A RENTAL CAR. I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. AN 8 TON BOX TRUCK HIT IT GOING APPROX 45 MPH. I SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. 2 MONTHS LATER I HAD A HEMORRHAGIC STROKE."
"THIS CAR WAS HIT AND THE SEAT BENT. I AM STILL DEALING WITH HIP NECK KNEE AND SHOULDER INJURIES. IT WAS A RENTAL CAR. I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. AN 8 TON BOX TRUCK HIT IT GOING APPROX 45 MPH. I SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. 2 MONTHS LATER I HAD A HEMORRHAGIC STROKE."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine And Engine Cooling
171 complaints
25th: 60,000 mi
Median: 72,000 mi
75th: 81,750 mi
Engine
148 complaints
25th: 62,000 mi
Median: 66,000 mi
75th: 81,000 mi
Power Train
43 complaints
25th: 17,904 mi
Median: 26,000 mi
75th: 64,150 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 74
FL: 36
OH: 31
CA: 25
TN: 25
NC: 24
AL: 23
GA: 22
MI: 21
IN: 21
Who Files Complaints?
0.2%
Original Owners
99.8%
Second+ Owners
Ford Ecosport — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (3)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Inflator Module
Campaign 20V791000 | 17/12/2020
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26.
Pump
Campaign 23V905000 | 22/12/2023
A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy par
Software
Campaign 25V442000 | 27/06/2025
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28