2021 Ford Ecosport
Common Problems
Ranked from 100 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 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 Overheating
26complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats, causing the check engine warning light to illuminate and potentially leading to engine failure or stalling.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 2
Engine Stall During Driving
23complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls during driving, often without warning, leading to potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 4
Engine Stall During Operation
21complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls during operation, often at higher speeds or under load, leading to loss of power and difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 5
Engine Oil Pump Drive Belt Failure
14complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine oil pump drive belt fails, leading to low oil pressure and potential engine damage.
Related recall: 23V905000
- 6
Check Engine Light and Warning Messages
12complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe check engine light illuminates and displays various warning messages, indicating underlying electrical system issues.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe stop-start system malfunctions, causing the engine to stall at idle.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 8
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe low oil pressure warning light illuminates, indicating potential engine damage if not addressed promptly.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 9
Engine Failure Due to Timing Belt Issues
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe timing belt repeatedly fails, leading to engine breakdowns and requiring multiple repairs.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 10
Transmission slippage without warning lights
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission slips at various speeds without warning lights, reducing vehicle performance and control.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes
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.