2021 Ford Ecosport problems
Owners have filed 371 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Ecosport. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 60% of complaints. After that come drivetrain & axles (14%) and electrical system (6%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 371 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 60% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 2
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 103 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 28 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 24 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 103 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 56,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 56,000 miles (74 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 13 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 12 injuries reported; 2 deaths reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2021 ranks 4th most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Ford Ecosport with enough data (371 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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.
The contact owned a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road and the vehicle experience a loss of automotive power. The contact stated that black smoke was leaking from under the hood and the driver-side door would not unlock or unlatch to open.
Airbag failure (VERY IMPORTANT) I am reporting a serious vehicle safety issue involving airbag failure. I was driving a vehicle rented through Turo from Moon Rental Corporation when I was involved in a rear-end collision (hit-and-run) on the highway where I was going 65 and hit by a large SUV going 80 MPH. During the crash, the airbags did not deploy as photo, video, and police witness confirm. The impact was significant enough that airbags should have deployed, and I sustained injuries as a result.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that on three occasions while making a left or right turn, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the gear shifter engaged independently. A dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V126000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.