Mar 27, 2026Electrical systemAirbagsEngine
My leased 2020 Ford EcoSport is at Merchant Ford of Selma, AL for three safety recalls: airbag system, engine oil pump failure, and rearview camera failure. The dealership told me they do not know how to fix the recalls, installed wrong parts, and the vehicle has been sitting for weeks without repair and without a loaner vehicle. They have stopped returning my calls. Ford has had years to remedy these recalls and cannot make the vehicle safe to drive.
NHTSA ODI 11727602
Jan 6, 2026AirbagsCrash
My concern is in regards to nhtsa recall number 20v-719, the 2020 Ford ecosport. The recall states that there are 10 ecosport vehicles that have airbag module issues where the airbags won't deploy. I have a 2020 Ford ecosport and I was just in a crash this past weekend. The airbags should have deployed because I hit some big trees. But no airbags deployed. There was Major front end damage. I have photos of everything. I believe that there could be more than just 10 vehicles involved and the mine is potentially included in that bunch. I see below in this form that I can attach files. So I will try to attach some photos there of the damage to the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI 11709054
Dec 2, 2024Airbags
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front driver’s and passenger’s side air bags inadvertently deployed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that both front driver’s and passenger’s side seat belts had locked. The contact stated the vehicle had not driven over any speed bumps or potholes at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the residence and remained at the residence. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
NHTSA ODI 11628242
Jul 1, 2024Transmission & drivetrainAirbagsEngineFire
Car had known recall and dealership was notified prior to this happening and I was advised that I was fine. Few months later, oil pump failed and seized engine while merging onto I40 with my 2 children in the backseat. Crash had almost happened but I was able to safely stop the vehicle and remove my kids from the smoking car. Small grass fire started under the car as the oil flooded from underneath my car but self estinguished. My car has been at the dealership for almost a month and they plan to put the same recalled part back into my car until remedy is available in November 2025. Front driver airbag also has a recall that it may not deploy if vehicle crashes which vehicle is already at risk for. There was no warning signs or symptoms.
NHTSA ODI 11598082
Mar 5, 2023AirbagsCrash
My wife was in an accident and the right hand side airbags failed to deploy and she was hit around 30mph and i know a airbag will deploy at that speed
NHTSA ODI 11510238
Mar 2, 2023Airbags
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the warranty had expired, and referred her to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
NHTSA ODI 11509897
Sep 13, 2022AirbagsCrash1 injury
I rear ended a car got a concussion because my airbags did not deploy
NHTSA ODI 11484202
Oct 1, 2021AirbagsCrash1 injury
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while stopped and attempting to make a left turn, another vehicle ran a red light and T-boned his vehicle. Due to the impact, his vehicle slammed into a guardrail on a bridge, nearly knocking the vehicle over the bridge. The contact stated that all curtain side airbags were deployed; however, his driver and passenger side airbags did not deploy. The contact stated that he was trapped in the vehicle and had to wait for authorities to assist him out of the vehicle. The contact was rushed to the hospital but decided to leave after a long wait in the emergency room. The contact stated that he did have soreness to his right shoulder and right arm. A police report was filed (210066310). The whereabouts of the other driver were unknown. The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop where it remained in their possession after the contact was given an estimate for repair. Upon investigation, the contact linked his failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V791000(Air Bags). The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,310.
NHTSA ODI 11435086