Model year
2021 Ford EcoSport
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 261 complaints for the 2021 Ford EcoSport (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (134), ENGINE (87), POWER TRAIN (51). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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,…
25V126000 · Feb 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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.
23V905000 · Dec 22, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
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.
Complaints
261 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 1, injury field 5, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE23015 | Oil Pump Failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP | Sep 20, 2023 | Feb 14, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoSport FWD · 1L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 29 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| EcoSport AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Ford EcoSport at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.