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Ford EcoSport recalls

6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Ford EcoSport, across model years 2018–2022. Every recall repair is free at any Ford dealer.

6recalls
5model years affected
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Check your EcoSport by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.

Recalls and owner complaints by model year

Of the Ford EcoSport model years, the 2018 drew the most owner complaints (726).

NHTSA recalls2018: 2 recalls, 726 complaints20182019: 2 recalls, 460 complaints20192020: 3 recalls, 399 complaints320202021: 3 recalls, 259 complaints20212022: 2 recalls, 11 complaints2022Owner complaints to NHTSA726

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Ford EcoSport model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.

Ford EcoSport recalls and owner complaints by model year
Model yearRecallsOwner complaints
20182726
20192460
20203399
20213259
2022211

Ford EcoSport recalls by model year

Most common Ford EcoSport problems

What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:

  • Back Over Prevention1
  • Power Train1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling1
  • Air Bags1
  • Seats1
  • Equipment1

Latest Ford EcoSport recalls

  • FORD RANGER (2020) recall — Back Over Prevention
    Jun 27, 2025Back Over PreventionModel years 2020–2021

    Ford recalls 2020 Ranger vehicles with rearview camera software error causing blank images or persistent displays, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer.

  • FORD ECOSPORT (2021) recall — Power Train
    Feb 28, 2025Power TrainModel years 2021–2022

    Ford is recalling 2021 EcoSport vehicles with potential drive power loss and rollaway risk due to disconnected half shafts. Owners should contact Ford for free half shaft replacement.

  • FORD ECOSPORT (2020) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
    Dec 22, 2023Engine and Engine CoolingModel years 2018–2022

    Ford is recalling 2020 EcoSport vehicles with potential oil pump failure causing engine stalls and loss of power braking. Owners must have oil pump tensioner and belt replaced free by dealers by August 2025.

  • FORD ECOSPORT (2020) recall — Air Bags
    Dec 17, 2020Air BagsModel years 2020

    Ford is recalling 2020 EcoSport vehicles with air bags that may not deploy properly in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have air bag modules replaced free by dealers.

  • FORD ECOSPORT (2019) recall — Seats
    Feb 1, 2019SeatsModel years 2019

    Ford is recalling 2019 EcoSport vehicles with improperly welded front seat frames that may not stay secure in crashes. Owners must have seat assemblies replaced free by dealers.

Recall timeline

When the Ford EcoSport recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.

  • 20252
  • 20231
  • 20201
  • 20191
  • 20181

Ford EcoSport problems & complaints

Owners have filed 1,855 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford EcoSport; the most reported area is engine and engine cooling. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.

Owner complaints
1,855
Service bulletins (TSBs)
95+
Crashes / fires reported
41 / 13
Defect investigations
1

See Ford EcoSport complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →

What to do if your Ford EcoSport is recalled

  1. Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
  3. Call a Ford dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
  4. Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
  5. Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask Ford about reimbursement.

Every Ford EcoSport recall, by model year

Ford EcoSport recall questions

How many recalls does the Ford EcoSport have?

We have 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Ford EcoSport, covering model years 2018–2022. The most recent was issued Jun 27, 2025 (Back Over Prevention).

Which Ford EcoSport model year has the most recalls?

The 2021 Ford EcoSport has the most, with 3 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.

What are the most common Ford EcoSport recall problems?

By system: Back Over Prevention (1), Power Train (1), Engine and Engine Cooling (1), Air Bags (1).

Is it safe to drive a recalled Ford EcoSport?

None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.

How do I check if my Ford EcoSport has an open recall?

Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Ford dealer can also look it up.

Are Ford EcoSport recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires Ford to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.

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