The 2021 Ford Ecosport has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 358,615 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 355 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V4420002025-06-27200,237 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,…
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.
POWER TRAIN25V1260002025-02-2818,648 affected
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.
Consequence
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING23V9050002023-12-22139,730 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 assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final…
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
134
1crashes
ENGINE
82
1crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN
47
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
21
1crashes1fires1injuries2deaths
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
21
2crashes1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11
SERVICE BRAKES
11
1crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
STEERING
5
1injuries
AIR BAGS
3
2crashes1injuries
Total complaints355
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Car had an interim engine placed in march 2024, for ford recall 23s64. Then car stalled again in may 2026, took in it to have it checked and they repaired the engine and replaced the catalytic converter as per ford recall 23s64. We replaced at our cost ther cam sensors. 7 days after picking up the…”
“Car had an interim engine placed in march 2024, for ford recall 23s64. Then car stalled again in may 2026, took in it to have it checked and they repaired the engine and replaced the catalytic converter as per ford recall 23s64. We replaced at our cost ther cam sensors. 7 days after picking up the…”
“The contact owned a 2021 ford ecosport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle ahead applied the brakes. The contact then depressed the brake pedal; however, the brakes were inoperable, causing the vehicle to rear-end the vehicle in front. The contact further…”
“The contact owned a 2021 ford ecosport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle ahead applied the brakes. The contact then depressed the brake pedal; however, the brakes were inoperable, causing the vehicle to rear-end the vehicle in front. The contact further…”
“After having to have my vehicle towed to & held by the dealership for a total of 3 months altogether over the course of two separate engine rebuilds due to a national recall on faulty oil pump parts, my vehicle's check engine light came on & gave a message that there was an issue with the…”
“After having to have my vehicle towed to & held by the dealership for a total of 3 months altogether over the course of two separate engine rebuilds due to a national recall on faulty oil pump parts, my vehicle's check engine light came on & gave a message that there was an issue with the…”
“After having to have my vehicle towed to & held by the dealership for a total of 3 months altogether over the course of two separate engine rebuilds due to a national recall on faulty oil pump parts, my vehicle's check engine light came on & gave a message that there was an issue with the…”
“Manufacturer issued a recall with no remedy. The vehicle stalled and loss power will I was driving on the highway in june 2025. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for a safety recall regarding this issue. The manufacturer and dealership held my vehicle for 11 months to complete the…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE23015 Opened 2023-09-20 · closed 2024-02-14
Oil Pump Failure
On September 20, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-015 to investigate instances of engine failure due to loss of oil pressure in model year (MY) 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport vehicles. Some consumers reported a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Ford Ecosport as of
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