repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
2020 Ford EcosportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 404 owner complaints about the 2020 Ford Ecosport, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-791 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Ford Ecosport has problems
404 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
179Engine and engine cooling
174Engine9 crash/fire/injury
53Power train2 crash/fire/injury
24Fuel/propulsion system
14Electrical system
12Vehicle speed control
11Service brakes
9Air bags
4Suspension
2315 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 179 | 0 |
| Engine | 174 | 9 |
| Power train | 53 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 24 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Air bags | 9 | 6 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 23 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2020 Ford Ecosport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Oil/lubrication: pump
Risk. A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do engine and engine cooling problems start?
71kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 111 engine and engine cooling complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 34% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
5under 30k miles103under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
16 owners mentioned a cost$6,000median
Middle half: $3,706 – $6,850
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Ecosport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ecosport median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Ford Ecosport safety ratings
2020 Ford EcoSport SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Ford Ecosport, and the recalls they led to.
- Oil Pump FailureLed to recall 23V-905
In owners' words
What Ecosport owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact later…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ecosport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while starting the vehicle up she noticed that it hesitate was turning on and noticed the oil pressure warning light illuminated, and stated while accelerating the vehicle starts to shake and would not go above 30 MPH, and while trying to…
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