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2021 Ford Ecosport Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 256 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2021 Ford Ecosport

The 2021 Ford Ecosport has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
256
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Ford Ecosport (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V905000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V126000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V442000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Ford Ecosport

Based on 256 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine And Engine Cooling
133
Engine
45
Power Train
28
Unknown Or Other
17
Electrical System
11
Steering
5
Service Brakes
5
Suspension
2
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Ford Ecosport — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 720 complaints 2019 451 complaints 2020 390 complaints 2021 256 complaints 2022 10 complaints 2023 0 complaints 2024 0 complaints 2025 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Ford Ecosport

Is the 2021 Ford Ecosport reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Ford Ecosport has 3 recalls and 256 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Ecosport have?
The 2021 Ford Ecosport has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Ecosport?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Ford Ecosport are: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Ford Ecosport safe to buy?
The 2021 Ford Ecosport has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Ecosport should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Ecosport are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.