Ford Ecosport years to avoid
No model year of the Ford Ecosport stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Ford Ecosport years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Ford Ecosport complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Ecosport problems
All model years combined.
- Engine1,617
- Transmission225
- Fuel system121
- Electrical90
- Brakes77
- Acceleration51
- Airbags29
- Steering19
- Body14
- Wheels13
- Driver assistance13
- Suspension10
Most reported problems on the Ford Ecosport
Engine failure 391Check engine light 349Stalling 216Loss of power 145Knocking 68Jerking 54Hesitation 40Oil consumption 34Won't start 32Fire or smoke 30Grinding brakes 25Misfire 20
Ford Ecosport problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 86 | 12 | Airbags | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | 81 | 263 | Engine | 56,000 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 70 | 403 | Engine | 70,000 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 70 | 464 | Engine | 67,000 | 2 | 7 | |
| 2018 | 54 | 728 | Engine | 65,000 | 2 | 18 | |
| 2005 | 95 | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 6
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Questions about the Ford Ecosport
What years of the Ford Ecosport should you avoid?
No single model year of the Ford Ecosport has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Ford Ecosport?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Ecosport?
Engine, with 1,617 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (225) and fuel system (121).
How many recalls does the Ford Ecosport have?
6 recalls between 2005 and 2022. The 2021 model year has the most, with 3.
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