2021 Ford Ecosport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (114) · Engine (45) · Power Train (42)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Ecosport model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
79 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-06-27 · campaign 25V442000 · 200,237 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 2025-02-28 · campaign 25V126000 · 18,648 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication:pump 2023-12-22 · campaign 23V905000 · 139,730 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. For
Service bulletins (42)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-25 · 26L02 · Other
customer satisfaction program 26l02 certain 2014-2021 model year various vehicles 1.0l fox classic engine timing belt and oil pump belt interval change
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-02 · 25L02 · Other
special field action 25l02 certain 2017-2024 model year california emissions-certified vehicles transmission control assembly reimbursement
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · SSM 54116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various 2019-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start-up using apple carplay or android auto. this does not affect rear camera operation. this may be due to interference from the phone being connected into the media
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-10 · 24B47 S1 · Other
certain 2018-2024 model year various vehicles — update sync software
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-04 · 24B47 S1 · Other
certain 2018 - 2024 model year various vehicles update sync software
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-23 · SSM 52820 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2019-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit module (tcu) may exhibit the location toggle button in the connectivity setting menu grayed out with an inability to switch it off.
Showing the 6 most recent of 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-29 · Visibility/Wiper“while driving, the front right passenger window suddenly shattered. there was no damage to the glass prior to the incident, and no projectiles in the car to indicate anything hitting the window. there was no external damage to the car to indicate a projectile, and nothing mixed in with the glass or on the road where the incident occurred. luckily, …”
2026-10-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“when driving the car, it will turn off all of a sudden and a message saying emergency power this is very dangers as it happened to my daughter in the middle of the road it will also stall to turn on after getting gas and you have to sit there and turn the car on and off till it decides to tune on this car has less than 50k on it.…”
2026-10-13 · Power Train“xxx: a 2021 ford ecosport s (vin: [xxx]) was towed to mid-state ford for the 1.0l ecoboost oil pump drive belt tensioner safety recall (recall 23s64 / nhtsa 23v905). prior to the tow, the transmission and drivetrain functioned flawlessly with zero slipping, codes, or mechanical noise. xxx: service advisor [xxx] contacted the consumer to verify the …”
2026-09-30 · Steering · 💥 crash“i've had the same recall fixed on this car three times and once again on xxx myself and my husband were in the car driving and the wrench light and engine light came on and my car went into limp mode it wouldn't go above like 35mph i actually caught this on video and my husband was trying to make a u turn in a parking lot to come back home and the …”
2026-09-04 · Power Train“my vehicles service engine light has been on for over a year now. i have contacted the service department and ford dealership. i was told that it was covered under ford and i would not be charged. i have called the ford customer service department about my vehicle, but nothing seems to be correct. i am making a car payment, but i am not getting ser…”
2026-08-18 · Power Train · 43,000 mi“the contact owns a 2021 ford ecosport. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly started shaking slowly and felt that the shaking was coming from the rear end. the contact stated that over time, the shaking was felt in the front end of the vehicle, and the steering wheel was wobbling, and the front seat…”
2026-07-26 · Power Train“for 14 months, i attempted to get active recalls fixed on the car at downtown sacramento ford, which claimed to be certified pre-owned per folsom lake ford but had existing recalls and issues when i bought it in march of 2024. my car finally broke down on 07/11/26 and was towed on 07/12/26 to the elk grove ford dealership and "looked at" on 07/13/2…”
2026-07-21 · Wheels“unknown how it happened. after parking noticed back driver side tire was tilted. took picture next morning under car to see that the cross arm was broken in half. car was not drivable and was towed to a ford dealership seems like arm just snapped without notice. …”
2026-07-18 · Engine“oil low pressure,oil pump is not working …”
2026-06-30 · Engine“manufacturer has delayed repaired vehicle under campaign 23v905. loss of use / unable to use this unsafe vehicle. it has been at the dealership and supposedly awaiting parts since september 2025. manufacturer’s customer service people cannot provide additional details around delivery dates. customer service both at the dealership and manufacturer…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.