2020 Ford Ecosport Problems & Complaints

Most common 2020 Ford Ecosport problems

• Engine & cooling~71,000 miles
  34687%
• Transmission & drivetrain~26,000 miles
  5313%
• Other / not specified~2,000 miles
  3910%
• Fuel & propulsion system~22,000 miles
  256%
• Brakes~81,000 miles
  133%
• Electrical system~25,000 miles
  133%
• Speed control & acceleration~81,000 miles
  123%
• Air bags~79,000 miles
  92%
• Suspension
  41%
• Body & structure
  31%
• Steering
  31%
• Seat belts~84,000 miles
  31%
• Wheels & tires
  21%
• Driver assistance~57,000 miles
  21%
• Seats
  10%
• Locks & latches~25,000 miles
  10%
• Lights
  10%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof
  10%

Share of the 400 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Ecosport complaints by model year

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2020 Ford Ecosport recalls (3)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2020 Ford Ecosport:

What 2020 Ford Ecosport owners say

Engine & cooling all 346 →

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys, where the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact drove to the residence. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving later that day. Additionally, the engine made an abnormal whistling sound. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pump drive belt tensioner had failed. The dealer recommended that the engine be replaced. …

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the low engine oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with several unknown sensor failures. The contact was informed that the unknown sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle started jerking extremely hard. …

Transmission & drivetrain all 53 →

On April 3, 2026, this vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic mechanical failure as I was driving on US-169, in Kansas City, Mo.,l The engine seized and the fuel line ruptured resulting in an undercarriage fire with small explosions. I had to be physically extracted from the burning vehicle by a Clay County Sheriff's Deputy, Clay County Sheriff's Department, Liberty, Missouri (Report #CC2600810). This catastrophic asset and recall remedy failure is the direct result of a recognized federal safety defect (Ford Safety Recall 23S64 / NHTSA Campaign 23V905). The original engine blew from an oil pump failure in October 2024 and was towed to certified Ford dealer Smithville (Mo.) Ford on October 9, 2024 as per the recall. The new engine was not re-installed until May 24, 2025 due to delay in getting parts At the time of the recall reinstallation, the vehicle had 61,556 miles on it. …

Car had known recall and dealership was notified prior to this happening and I was advised that I was fine. Few months later, oil pump failed and seized engine while merging onto I40 with my 2 children in the backseat. Crash had almost happened but I was able to safely stop the vehicle and remove my kids from the smoking car. Small grass fire started under the car as the oil flooded from underneath my car but self estinguished. My car has been at the dealership for almost a month and they plan to put the same recalled part back into my car until remedy is available in November 2025. Front driver airbag also has a recall that it may not deploy if vehicle crashes which vehicle is already at risk for. There was no warning signs or symptoms.

Fuel & propulsion system all 25 →

On April 3, 2026, this vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic mechanical failure as I was driving on US-169, in Kansas City, Mo.,l The engine seized and the fuel line ruptured resulting in an undercarriage fire with small explosions. I had to be physically extracted from the burning vehicle by a Clay County Sheriff's Deputy, Clay County Sheriff's Department, Liberty, Missouri (Report #CC2600810). This catastrophic asset and recall remedy failure is the direct result of a recognized federal safety defect (Ford Safety Recall 23S64 / NHTSA Campaign 23V905). The original engine blew from an oil pump failure in October 2024 and was towed to certified Ford dealer Smithville (Mo.) Ford on October 9, 2024 as per the recall. The new engine was not re-installed until May 24, 2025 due to delay in getting parts At the time of the recall reinstallation, the vehicle had 61,556 miles on it. …

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor was cleaned and the air filter was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,550.

2020 Ford Ecosport engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.