2021 Ford Ecosport: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 321 complaints
321
Total Complaints
55,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine And Engine Cooling
Top Issue
6
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
32,000
25th Percentile
55,000
Median Mileage
71,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine And Engine Cooling
131
Engine
72
Power Train
44
Electrical System
18
Unknown Or Other
18
Service Brakes
9
Fuel/Propulsion System
7
Vehicle Speed Control
7
Steering
3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2
Severity Assessment
6
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
2
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"While driving I have experienced an issue 3 times since buying my vehicle in April 2021. The issue pertains the vehicle shutting down while in motion and following a message on the screen stating to put the vehicle in "park" and restart the vehicle. I am afraid this will happen while i am in the hig..."
"The car has more than once accelerated on its own without any cruise control or pressing of the gas pedal. Usually just a short burst in low speed areas like parking lots. The engine almost retroactively overreacts to a light tap on the gas pedal. So far have caught it every time and been able to hi..."
"The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that a message to shift to park(P) and restart the vehicle was displayed. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to ..."
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
131 complaints
25th: 31,500 mi
Median: 54,303 mi
75th: 64,225 mi
Engine
72 complaints
25th: 58,000 mi
Median: 60,539 mi
75th: 101,000 mi
Power Train
44 complaints
25th: 39,000 mi
Median: 54,606 mi
75th: 77,500 mi
Electrical System
18 complaints
25th: 30,000 mi
Median: 33,000 mi
75th: 41,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 56
FL: 39
OH: 21
GA: 18
MI: 16
NC: 16
CA: 16
AL: 15
PA: 14
LA: 10
Ford Ecosport — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (3)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
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
Axle Shaft
Campaign 25V126000 | 28/02/2025
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a disconnected half shaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S12.
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