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2020 FORD ECOSPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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4/5

★★★★☆

Safety Rating

468

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 11 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

8

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2020 FORD ECOSPORT

The 2020 FORD ECOSPORT has received a total of 468 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (168 complaints), Engine (148 complaints), and Power Train (43 complaints).

Recalls for the 2020 FORD ECOSPORT

NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2020 FORD ECOSPORT, potentially affecting up to 479,769 vehicles.

Recall 25V442000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

| 200,237 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 23V905000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

| 139,730 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 23V905000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

| 139,730 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 20V791000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 12 vehicles affected

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."

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 20V791000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 12 vehicles affected

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."

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 20V791000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 12 vehicles affected

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."

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 20V791000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 12 vehicles affected

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."

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 20V791000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 12 vehicles affected

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."

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 20V791000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 12 vehicles affected

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."

Consequence: 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2020 FORD ECOSPORT

468 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 FORD ECOSPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 168
Engine
Complaints: 148 5 Fires 3 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 43 1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 31 2 Fires
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 16 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 9
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes
Complaints: 8
Air Bags
Complaints: 7 4 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationpressuretemperature Sensor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationpump
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Firerelated
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemmanifold Pressure Map Sensor
Complaints: 1
Lane Departure Lane Keep Steering Assist
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11719760 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
I had my car in the shop for electrical problems. Place took it too couldnt fix the problem. When my cross patern snd blind spot light comes on makes me not have defrost or heat. . They replaced the heater module worked for 15 minutes then stopped working. Have a catalic converter error smoke error and also now misfire errors. Took to a shop they told me these errors probably my motor or head gasket. Ive had problems with this car since got it.now it's even worse cant drive it . Shouldn't be like this since only 6 years old. I live paycheck to paycheck dont have money again to put into this car snd i owe alot still on it. I need help shouldnt be this way.'shouldnt have all these problems i need help
#11719760 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
I had my car in the shop for electrical problems. Place took it too couldnt fix the problem. When my cross patern snd blind spot light comes on makes me not have defrost or heat. . They replaced the heater module worked for 15 minutes then stopped working. Have a catalic converter error smoke error and also now misfire errors. Took to a shop they told me these errors probably my motor or head gasket. Ive had problems with this car since got it.now it's even worse cant drive it . Shouldn't be like this since only 6 years old. I live paycheck to paycheck dont have money again to put into this car snd i owe alot still on it. I need help shouldnt be this way.'shouldnt have all these problems i need help
#11719760 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
I had my car in the shop for electrical problems. Place took it too couldnt fix the problem. When my cross patern snd blind spot light comes on makes me not have defrost or heat. . They replaced the heater module worked for 15 minutes then stopped working. Have a catalic converter error smoke error and also now misfire errors. Took to a shop they told me these errors probably my motor or head gasket. Ive had problems with this car since got it.now it's even worse cant drive it . Shouldn't be like this since only 6 years old. I live paycheck to paycheck dont have money again to put into this car snd i owe alot still on it. I need help shouldnt be this way.'shouldnt have all these problems i need help
#11715602 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
I took my vehicle into Apple Ford in Columbia, MD for a safety recall. They proceeded to tell me that my engine, the crankshaft, and the turbo also need to be replaced but will not cover it even though these issues were caused by the safety recall. Everything online says that with this recall the engine should be replaced under the recall. We had small issues with the car about a year ago that were taken care of. This safety recall is also unresolved according to Ford so how can i even get anything fixed?
#11715602 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
I took my vehicle into Apple Ford in Columbia, MD for a safety recall. They proceeded to tell me that my engine, the crankshaft, and the turbo also need to be replaced but will not cover it even though these issues were caused by the safety recall. Everything online says that with this recall the engine should be replaced under the recall. We had small issues with the car about a year ago that were taken care of. This safety recall is also unresolved according to Ford so how can i even get anything fixed?

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Safety Rating for the 2020 FORD ECOSPORT

The 2020 FORD ECOSPORT received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Side Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 FORD ECOSPORT

Ford Motor Company has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 FORD ECOSPORT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SSM 49902 — EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2021 EcoSport vehicles built on 07-Sep-2020 and through 31-Oct-2020 may exhibit insufficient air conditioning (A/C) cooling. Before performing normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics, access the temperature blend door, remove the actuator and verify no internal binding is occurring. If internal binding is present with the actuator removed, replace the...

SSM 49828 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some 2018-2020 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A7 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be caused by a damaged circuit on the 12A581 harness. Inspect the 12A581 harness for possible damage near the right/front strut tower...

SSM 49828 — EQUIPMENT

Some 2018-2020 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A7 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be caused by a damaged circuit on the 12A581 harness. Inspect the 12A581 harness for possible damage near the right/front strut tower...

SSM 49748 — EQUIPMENT

Some 2020 EcoSport vehicles may exhibit a concern where the radio randomly seeks through FM stations when a Bluetooth device is connected and streaming audio. To resolve this condition, reflash the SYNC module with the latest software using the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool and Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00...

TSB 20-2419 — POWER TRAIN

Some 2018-2020 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a reoccurring illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04DB. This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.

SSM 48809 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2018-2020 Ecosport vehicles may exhibit the HVAC module being unable to communicate with the FDRS Diagnostic Scan Tool. This is caused by an issue with the FDRS tool. Do not replace the HVAC module only because it will not communicate with the FDRS Diagnostic Scan Tool.

SSM 48649 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SSM 48649 - 2020 Various Vehicles - Equipped With Telematics Control Unit (TCU) - Incomplete User Authorization, Vehicle Connectivity/Location And/Or FordPass/LincolnWay Concerns Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit incomplete user authorization, no authorization pop-up on the SYNC infotainment system, vehicle connectivity concerns, vehicle location...

SSM 48444 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit a symptom of no ability to schedule a remote start event using the FordPass or Lincolnway app. If only the scheduling portion of the remote start system is not functioning, no repair attempts should be made to correct this condition. If the...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 FORD ECOSPORT

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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