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2021 Ford Ecosport electrical system problems

23 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2021 Ford Ecosport, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
23 6% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 1
Injuries and deaths
1 and 2

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury, 2 deaths.

What owners wrote

On 7/18/2023, this vehicle was involved in a fatal crash. The vehicle stopped moving and would not proceed forward after stopping major roadway. A motorcycle struck the vehicle from behind and the two occupants were killed. The owner of the vehicle contacted the dealership where she bought it from on 7/1/2023, in which they did not locate the issue. The owner of the vehicle said that the issue has happened numerous times before the crash occurred.

July 2023 CrashDeath

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted after 20 minutes. The Check Engine warning light was illuminated. The "Charging System Failed" message was displayed. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) recall repair. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the EVAP purge system replacement.

Reported at 60,688 miles, March 2026

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