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2021 Ford Ecosport
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 261
- Received Jul 2021 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine suddenly shuts off while driving7 complaints · 2.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Serpentine belt breaks or slips off4 complaints · 1.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips4 complaints · 1.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V442000Ford 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 on the display after the backing event has ended.
- Recall #25V126000Ford 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 7 crashes, 1 fire, 5 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 10 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| July 2021 | 1 |
| August 2021 | 0 |
| September 2021 | 0 |
| October 2021 | 0 |
| November 2021 | 0 |
| December 2021 | 0 |
| January 2022 | 0 |
| February 2022 | 0 |
| March 2022 | 0 |
| April 2022 | 0 |
| May 2022 | 0 |
| June 2022 | 2 |
| July 2022 | 0 |
| August 2022 | 0 |
| September 2022 | 0 |
| October 2022 | 0 |
| November 2022 | 1 |
| December 2022 | 0 |
| January 2023 | 1 |
| February 2023 | 3 |
| March 2023 | 0 |
| April 2023 | 0 |
| May 2023 | 1 |
| June 2023 | 0 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 0 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 8 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 9 |
| February 2025 | 11 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 22 |
| May 2025 | 11 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| July 2026 | 3 |
| August 2026 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 2 |
| October 2026 | 2 |
| Total | 261 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 7 | 2.7% | 1.2× | NHTSA recall #23V905000 |
| Serpentine belt breaks or slips off | 4 | 1.5% | 34.5× | NHTSA recall #23V905000 |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 1.5% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 3 | 1.1% | – | NHTSA recall #25V442000 |
| Axle breaks while driving, wheel detaches | 3 | 1.1% | – | NHTSA recall #25V126000 |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 3 | 1.1% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 3 | 1.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V442000June 27, 2025200,237 vehicles affected
back over prevention: software
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 on the display after the backing event has ended.
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.
NHTSA recall #25V126000February 28, 202518,648 vehicles affected
power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #23V905000December 22, 2023139,730 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: pump
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.
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 repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2021 Ford Ecosport.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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