{"id":"2021_ford_ecosport","make":"Ford","make_slug":"ford","model":"EcoSport","model_slug":"ecosport","year":2021,"url":"/ford/ecosport/2021/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":43157,"model":"EcoSport FWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":3,"displ":1.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":27,"hwy":29,"comb":28,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":318,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2250,"save_spend":0,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Mon Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 2021"},{"id":43160,"model":"EcoSport AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":23,"hwy":29,"comb":25,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":355,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2500,"save_spend":-1250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Mon Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 2021"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"25V442000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-06-27","owner_notified":"2025-09-04","units":200237,"summary":"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":"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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S72","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V126000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-02-28","owner_notified":"2025-05-29","units":18648,"summary":"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":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S12","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V905000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2023-12-22","owner_notified":"2025-08-11","units":139730,"summary":"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":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"23S64","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":81,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":258,"crash":6,"fire":1,"injured":3,"deaths":2,"comps":[["Engine And Engine Cooling",134],["Engine",85],["Power Train",50],["Electrical System",23],["Unspecified",21],["Fuel/Propulsion System",13]],"by_year":{"2021":1,"2022":3,"2023":23,"2024":97,"2025":100,"2026":34},"excerpts":[["2023-12-07","Electrical System","Check engine light came on at 24k miles. Alert on Ford Pass app said the engine wasn't heating up to operating temperature fast enough. Had a second Alert come up the next time I drove the car saying there was an electrical issue in the vehicle causing anti lock breaks and other important driver assistance features to \u2026"],["2023-11-17","Engine And Engine Cooling","The contact owns a 2021 Ford Eco Sport. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and hesitated while accelerating. The low oil pressure, Wrench, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer \u2026"],["2023-11-09","Engine","I was driving my Ecosport when suddenly we heard a ding and a warning came on stating \u00e2\u20ac\u0153low engine oil pressure\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd. We pulled over immediately, was advised by our dealer to not drive it. Our vehicle was towed to a dealership as we were out of state and got a call two days after stating our engine needed to be replaced\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"PE23015","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP","opened":"2023-09-20","closed":"2024-02-14","campaign":"23V905","subject":"Oil Pump Failure","summary":"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 motiv"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.191,"seats":5,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.204,"seats":5,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":28,"ncap":4,"complaints":258},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}