2021 Ford Ecosport Transmission Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  217%
• 25k–50k
  325%
• 50k–75k
  433%
• 75k–100k
  18%
• 100k–150k
  217%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2021 Ford Ecosport owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 25V126000 (Power Train); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that there was a loud thumping sound coming from the drive shaft while the transmission was changing gear. The contact stated that the oil level was checked, and the contact was informed that the engine had low oil pressure. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle would not be repaired until the part became defective. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000. …

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and 25V126000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The oil warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that if felt like the transmission was slipping; however, the regained power and speed. The contact went to the dealer and asked about the parts for the recall repairs; however, the contact was informed that parts were still not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered the contact an Extended Customer Satisfaction warranty. …

I started my vehicle and got out to finish loading up my stuff and it slipped out of gear and flew down my mainly flat driveway backwards. My passenger door was open still and my car hit my husband's truck and peeled back the passenger door all the way to the fender. Since the incident , my car will randomly chime warning lights while driving (ex: road hill assist, service brake system, phone volume when my phone wasn't connected ). I took it to the dealership and they done tests, but the conclusion was not based on the truth because they stated I had an aftermarket product plugged in that never shut off but it does after an amount of time and its just a charger/fm transmitter because i cant connect to the car by bluetooth anymore... Luckily no one was behind it or got hurt, but honestly terrified to drive it because it's so unpredictable.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving 30-40 MPH, the messages "Save the Battery", "Turn off Engine", and "Restart" were displayed. The program restarted, and the screen went blank, and the instrument cluster became inoperable. Additionally, the contact was informed about NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V126000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer again, where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternator, engine, transmission, and computer needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that there was no warranty coverage for the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 25V126000 (Power Train); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts to repair the vehicle could not able to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V126000 (Power Train) until January 2026. The dealer was not able to provide a date for the repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle lost motive power. The "Power Train Malfunction" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was pushed to the side of the road and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to the dealer the following day. The contact was informed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked and briefly lost motive power. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V126000 (Power Train) and 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,606. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 50 MPH. The vehicle was shaking abnormally. The phone App alerted the contact that there was a powertrain malfunction and reduced power. The "Service Engine Soon" message was displayed. The oil and maintenance warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer previously, where it was diagnosed with engine and powertrain failures. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

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. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the manufacturer was unable to confirm when the parts would become available. The failure mileage was 74,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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 seats were shaking abnormally. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V126000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

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