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What 390 owners told NHTSA about the 2020 Ford Ecosport

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (390)Crash / fire / injury (14)Engine & cooling (178)Engine (163)Transmission & drivetrain (51)Fuel system (24)Electrical system (13)Speed control (12)Brakes (11)Airbags (8)Suspension (4)Body & structure (3)

178 of 390 complaints match · Engine & cooling · clear filters · page 2 of 8

Jul 17, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the engine might seize before the engine was replaced. The contact was concerned because the recall information indicated that dealers would replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11674189

Jul 16, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started the following day, the "Low Oil Pressure" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was making abnormal sounds. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11674079

Jul 11, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while in the process of performing the State inspection of the vehicle, the inspector informed the contact that the exhaust pipe was fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the pipe that extended from the engine to the exhaust pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

NHTSA ODI 11672737

Jul 8, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer and the engine was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 87,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11671866

Jul 8, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11671994

Jul 3, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer being driven due to safety concerns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and AutoNation Ford Orange Park(7700 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244) were contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11671095

Jun 26, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered with the message "Low Oil Pump Pressure" displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,199. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11669582

Jun 25, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11669203

Jun 20, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11668108

Jun 6, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11665301

May 28, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the oil pump drive belt, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); the VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11663397

May 16, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving on a main road at 55 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk abnormally, decelerated, and lost automotive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over immediately, and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner, fuel injectors, the engine short block, and the pistons were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,200.

NHTSA ODI 11661561

May 7, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11659543

May 5, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power when the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11658967

Apr 24, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the maintenance warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was informed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11656635

Apr 14, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11654534

Apr 4, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11652752

Apr 2, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11652332

Mar 26, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds downhill or while in reverse, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11650723

Mar 26, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11650783

Mar 26, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine and Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11650872

Mar 26, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle vibrated and lost motive power. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,094. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11650918

Mar 25, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms no parts available.

NHTSA ODI 11650618

Mar 13, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed and it was determined that the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11648084

Mar 6, 2025Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11646789

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