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2022 Ford EcoSport reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford EcoSport over 5 years — 2 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 5 EcoSport years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Axle shaft and Pump.

2018 Ford EcoSport SE
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Complaints

10

Per year

2

Recalls

2

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (2 of 10), then Engine (2) and Structure (2). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 18,418 miles. Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2021

The 2021 EcoSport has 258 complaints, 9 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Ford EcoSport. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall powertrain, axle assembly, axle shaft 2025-02-28 · NHTSA campaign 25V126000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Vehicles affected 18,648
Recall engine and cooling, engine, oil and lubrication, pump 2023-12-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V905000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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 parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
Vehicles affected 139,730

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (10 total)

Air bags
2
Engine
2
Structure
2
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Powertrain
1
Seat belts
1
Service brakes
1
Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Of the 2 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 18,418 miles.

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The vehicle was built at the Chennai, India plant on April 22, 2022. Official NHTSA recall 25V126 (Ford 25S12) covers 2021‑2022 EcoSports built between April 1, 2021 and July 20, 2022—my build date falls inside that…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-03-21
  • "The left‑side roof rail trim detached from the vehicle while driving, creating a road hazard that could have struck another vehicle or pedestrian. The remaining right‑side trim is now lifting and is likely to detach as…"
    Structure · filed 2026-03-21
  • "I bought a 2022 Ford Ecosport. The seatbelts are not working and I am currently down to one seatbelt in the rear seats that work. I haul 3 children regularly and now am having to transport without a seatbelt which is…"
    Seat belts · filed 2026-01-31
  • "My License Plate Lights fall down in front of the license plate. I have had them fixed 5 times by the dealer during the time I have owned the car- which is almost 3 years. My warranty will be expiring 13 August 2025. I…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2025-07-25
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determine that…"
    Engine · filed 2024-12-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Ford EcoSport SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Ford EcoSport SUV FWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
EcoSport all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 23 29 25 MPG $2600

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (facelift, US market), 2018–2022
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford EcoSport reliable?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford EcoSport over 5 years — 2 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 5 EcoSport years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Axle shaft and Pump.

What are common problems with a 2022 Ford EcoSport?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (2 of 10), then Engine (2) and Structure (2). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 18,418 miles. Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Is the 2022 Ford EcoSport more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 EcoSport has 258 complaints, 9 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2022 Ford EcoSport been recalled?

The 2022 Ford EcoSport has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Ford EcoSport?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2022 Ford EcoSport with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Ford EcoSport get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Ford EcoSport is 25 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).