2020 Ford Ecosport
Common Problems
Ranked from 159 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Stall Due to Oil Pump Failure
81complaintsSafety riskEngineThe oil pump failure leads to low oil pressure, causing the engine to stall and lose power.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 2
Engine Power Loss During Driving
45complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle loses motive power during driving, often accompanied by an abnormal sound and low oil pressure warning.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 3
Engine Failure Due to Oil Pump Drive Belt Failure
42complaintsHigh severityEngineThe oil pump drive belt failure results in low oil pressure and subsequent engine failure, necessitating a complete engine rebuild.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 4
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
30complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle stalls at idle when the stop-start system engages, preventing the engine from restarting.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 5
Recall Repair Delays
12complaintsHigh severityOtherDelays in performing necessary recall repairs lead to customer dissatisfaction and unresolved issues.
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Engine Knocking Noise and Shuddering
9complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a knocking noise and shudders, often accompanied by a low oil pressure warning light.
Related recall: 23V905000
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Engine Overheating and Seizure
8complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats and seizes, often without warning lights, leading to complete engine failure.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 8
Engine Jerking and Uncontrollable Gear Changes
5complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe engine jerks and changes gears uncontrollably, making it difficult to maintain control of the vehicle.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Seat Belt Malfunction
3complaintsLow severityOtherThe driver's side seat belt does not function properly, failing to secure passengers adequately.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.