Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling (44.6% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints here are 6.9× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 174 · 44.6% | Recalled | Recall 23V905000 |
| Engine | 163 · 41.8% | Recalled | Recall 23V905000 |
| Power Train | 51 · 13.1% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 · 5.9% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 13 · 3.3% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 · 3.1% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 390 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 20V791000 · 2020 · reported 12/17/2020
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V905000 · 2023 · reported 12/22/2023
A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · 2025 · reported 06/27/2025
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at 50â60 MPH, the high-pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was…”NHTSA complaint 11567594 — filed 01/24/2024 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the "Low Engine Oil" and check engine warning lights illuminated. The…”NHTSA complaint 11567516 — filed 01/24/2024 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from…”NHTSA complaint 11567317 — filed 01/23/2024 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine and engine cooling issues are the most-reported category, cited in 174 of 390 NHTSA complaints (44.6%), followed by engine (163), power train (51), unspecified/other issues (37). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
390 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V791000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
