2021 Ford EcoSport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford EcoSport. The most-reported areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (134), Engine (85), Power Train (50).
Key takeaways
- 258 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 134 | 52% |
| Engine | 85 | 33% |
| Power Train | 50 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3% |
| Steering | 5 | 2% |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 1% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1% |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford EcoSport SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Ford EcoSport SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-04
My vehicles service engine light has been on for over a year now. I have contacted the service department and Ford Dealership. I was told that it was covered under Ford and I would not be charged. I have called the Ford Customer Service Department about my vehicle, but nothing seems to be correct. I am making a car pay...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-18
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 wa...
Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-26
For 14 months, I attempted to get active recalls fixed on the car at Downtown Sacramento Ford, which claimed to be certified pre-owned per Folsom Lake Ford but had existing recalls and issues when I bought it in March of 2024. My car finally broke down on 07/11/26 and was towed on 07/12/26 to the Elk Grove Ford dealers...
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More for the 2021 Ford EcoSport
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.