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Year · Make · Model

2021 Ford Ecosport

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

3
Open recalls
245
NHTSA complaints
1
Defect investigations
41
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Consumer complaints

245 filed
5
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries reported
2
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Engine AND Engine Cooling
    133
  • Engine
    76
  • Power Train
    45
  • Unknown OR Other
    21
  • Electrical System
    19
  • Service Brakes
    10
  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    10
  • Vehicle Speed Control
    7

Recalls

3 campaigns
25V442000·BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE2025-06-27

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, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

RiskA 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.

FixDealers 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.

25V126000·POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT2025-02-28

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.

RiskA 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.

FixDealers 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.

23V905000·ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP2023-12-22

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.

RiskA loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixDealers 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.

NHTSA investigations

1 action
PE23015·ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP2023-09-20 → 2024-02-14

Oil Pump Failure

Led to recall23V905

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