- Safety
- 4
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 3
- on record
- MPG
- —
- combined
Fatalities reported
Owner complaints to NHTSA include 2 reports involving a death. Read the complaint record closely.
Vehicle Summary
2021 Ford Ecosport
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 255
- Complaints citing a crash
- 6
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
3 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 23V905000high
Engine issue
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
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.
- 25V126000high
Drivetrain issue
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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.
- 25V442000high
Backup camera software issue
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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.
Consumer complaints
255 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 255
- Total
- 6
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE216
- BRAKES13
- OTHER13
- ELECTRICAL4
- AIR BAGS3
Serious Concerns
255 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve a death. 3 reports involve injuries. 6 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Unknown
- Drive type
- Unknown
- Engine
- 0L 0-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Unknown
- Seats
- 0
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
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Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
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.
- Recall
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.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE23015
Oil Pump Failure
- Recall
A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE23015
Oil Pump Failure