Ford EcoSport years to avoid and best years
Newer Ford EcoSport years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 9 (258 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 2 (from 10 complaints), 2020 at 4 (from 396 complaints), and 2019 at 4 (from 460 complaints). On the 2021 Ford EcoSport, 107 of 258 complaints name Engine and engine cooling.
Data as of .
Ford EcoSport reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Ford EcoSport. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → Fewest | 2 | 10 | 2 | Structure | 25 |
| 2021 → Most | 9 | 258 | 3 | Engine and engine cooling | 26.5 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 4 | 396 | 3 | Engine and engine cooling | 26.5 |
| 2019 → Fewest | 4 | 460 | 2 | Engine and engine cooling | 26.5 |
| 2018 → | 8 | 726 | 2 | Engine and engine cooling | 26.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-20 synthetic blend (1.0L EcoBoost) · 4.9 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 205/60R16 (S/SE) to 205/50R17 (SES/Titanium)
Known issues for this generation
Ford recalled 2018-2022 EcoSports built with the 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 6F15 automatic transmission (NHTSA campaign 23V-905, Ford recall 23S64) after finding the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm can fracture or the drive belt can degrade and shed material, causing a sudden loss of engine oil pressure. That loss of pressure can seize the engine and also cut the vacuum supply for power brake assist, so Ford's remedy replaces the oil pump belt and tensioner, with the engine assembly replaced as an interim repair on vehicles that have already failed.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford EcoSport years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 2 (from 10 complaints), 2020 at 4 (from 396 complaints), and 2019 at 4 (from 460 complaints).
Which Ford EcoSport year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 9 (258 complaints). On the 2021 Ford EcoSport, 107 of 258 complaints name Engine and engine cooling.
How do Ford EcoSport owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Ford EcoSport years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What years was the Ford EcoSport sold in the US?
The US-market EcoSport was sold for model years 2018 through 2022.
Does the Ford EcoSport have engine oil pump problems?
Yes; 2018-2022 EcoSports with the 1.0L EcoBoost were recalled after the oil pump belt tensioner could fail, cutting oil pressure (NHTSA 23V-905).