Ford EcoSport Recalls (2018-2022)
The Ford EcoSport has been the subject of 6 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2018 to 2022 model years. They cluster mostly around the back over prevention, power train, and engine and engine cooling.
The Ford EcoSport scores 82 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 50% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 50% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 6 campaigns span 5 model years of the Ford EcoSport. The single largest affected 200,237 vehicles, over back over prevention. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common EcoSport problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Ford EcoSport may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Ford EcoSport recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Ford EcoSport recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2022 Ford EcoSport Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2022 Ford EcoSport, involving the power train and engine and engine cooling.
2021 Ford EcoSport Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2021 Ford EcoSport, involving the back over prevention, power train, and engine and engine cooling.
2020 Ford EcoSport Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2020 Ford EcoSport, involving the back over prevention, engine and engine cooling, and air bags.
2019 Ford EcoSport Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2019 Ford EcoSport, involving the engine and engine cooling and seats.
2018 Ford EcoSport Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2018 Ford EcoSport, involving the engine and engine cooling, equipment, and service brakes.
Every Ford EcoSport recall in detail
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2020-2021 Ford EcoSport
- Vehicles in this recall
- 200,237
- Reported
- Jun 27, 2025
- Owners notified
- Sep 4, 2025
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V442000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2021-2022 Ford EcoSport
- Vehicles in this recall
- 18,648
- Reported
- Feb 28, 2025
- Owners notified
- May 29, 2025
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V126000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport
- Vehicles in this recall
- 139,730
- Reported
- Dec 22, 2023
- Owners notified
- Aug 11, 2025
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 23V905000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2020 Ford EcoSport
- Vehicles in this recall
- 12
- Reported
- Dec 17, 2020
- Owners notified
- Feb 18, 2021
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26.
NHTSA campaign number 20V791000.
Seats
- Affected years
- 2019 Ford EcoSport
- Vehicles in this recall
- 63
- Reported
- Jan 2, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 8, 2019
Defect: 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 Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.
NHTSA campaign number 19V023000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2018 Ford EcoSport
- Vehicles in this recall
- 273
- Reported
- May 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jun 21, 2018
Defect: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.
NHTSA campaign number 18V312000.
Common questions about Ford EcoSport recalls
- Does the Ford EcoSport have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on record for the Ford EcoSport across the 2018 to 2022 model years. The most common areas are the back over prevention, power train, and engine and engine cooling.
- How many times has the Ford EcoSport been recalled?
- The Ford EcoSport has 6 recall campaigns from the 2018 to 2022 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Ford EcoSport recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the back over prevention, affecting 200,237 vehicles. 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.
- Which Ford EcoSport model year has the most recalls?
- The 2020 Ford EcoSport has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Ford EcoSport has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.