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What owners say
Overview
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment with a strong consensus on poor reliability, particularly for models equipped with the 1.0L 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine. Owner feedback is dominated by reports of catastrophic engine failures, transmission p
Best version
The 2.0L 4-cylinder engine variant (often in 4x4/AWD configuration) is the only version with any marginally positive feedback. Owners of this powertrain acknowledge its shortcomings but consider it a more reliable alternative to the problem
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
Recall notices4 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2019 · seatscampaign 19V023000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Sys
2019 · engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pumpcampaign 23V905000
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.
2018 · equipment:other:labelscampaign 18V312000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen
2018 · engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pumpcampaign 23V905000
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.
Specifications
Generation
Version
2.0 Ti-VCT (166 Hp) AWD Automatic
From 2017-2022
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