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2021 Ford Ecosport

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Ecosport do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 395.

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Mileage at the reported incident

79 reports with mileage · 179 unknown

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  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 134 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 85 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports1 fire reports3 injury reports

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

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20,000 miles · Aug 1, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. The driver raised the hood and noticed that the engine compartment was covered with engine oil. The vehicle was towe…

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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. The driver raised the hood and noticed that the engine compartment was covered with engine oil. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, a local dealer had informed the contact that the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

NHTSA ODI #11677814

11,226 miles · Jul 21, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving over a bridge. The deale…

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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving over a bridge. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,226. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11675121

55,000 miles · Jul 11, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 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 while the contact's mother was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly went into Limp mode. T…

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The contact owns a 2021 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 while the contact's mother was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly went into Limp mode. The driver was able to pull to a safe area, was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The dealer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. 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. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11672716

Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

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The contact owns a 2021 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11672521

Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); 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 aw…

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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11669518

Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); 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 aw…

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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11667131

40,000 miles · Jun 11, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V9055000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contac…

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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V9055000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed, and the failure was related to the recall. The dealer replaced the engine free of charge; however, the contact stated that she was concerned that the failure would reoccur. The vehicle was repaired temporarily. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and denied the request to buy back the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11666316

71,000 miles · Jun 11, 2025
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

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 reca…

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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. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V126000 (Power Train).

NHTSA ODI #11666311

Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 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 local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r…

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The contact owns a 2021 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 local dealer was not contacted. 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11664643

Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recal…

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The contact owns a 2021 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11664590

Official recalls

3

25V442000 · Back Over Prevention:software

Jun 27, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

25V126000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Feb 28, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

23V905000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump

Dec 22, 2023

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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PE23015 · Oil Pump Failure

Opened Sep 20, 2023 · Closed Feb 14, 2024

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump

On September 20, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-015 to investigate instances of engine failure due to loss of oil pressure in model year (MY) 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport vehicles. Some consumers reported a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction of motive power while the vehicle was in motion. The investigation revealed that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm may fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. A loss of engine oil pressure can result in engine seizure, which can result in a loss of motive power and a loss of mechanical vacuum pump required to provide power braking assist, increase the risk of a crash. On December 22, 2023, Ford filed recall 23V-905 for certain MY 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The recall remedy provides the replacement of the oil pump drive belt tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt with redesigned parts to improve robustness. In view of the recall action being taken by Ford, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.