2021 Ford EcoSport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2021 Ford EcoSport, and owners have filed 259 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2021 Ford EcoSport
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (back over prevention)
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…
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…
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Axle shaft (power train)
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.
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…
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Pump (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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…
259 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Ford EcoSport have filed 259 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,407 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 100 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I've had the same recall fixed on this car three times and once again on XXX myself and my husband were in the car driving and the wrench light and engine light came on and my car went into limp mode”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Engine
“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 h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 4, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Ford EcoSport (EcoSport AWD, EcoSport FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–27 / 29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 3/4 cyl, 1/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Ford EcoSport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford EcoSport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford EcoSport | 2 | 726 |
| 2019 Ford EcoSport | 2 | 460 |
| 2020 Ford EcoSport | 3 | 399 |
| 2021 Ford EcoSport | 3 | 259 |
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2021 Ford EcoSport
How do I know if my 2021 Ford EcoSport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2021 Ford EcoSport; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V905000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.