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2020 Ford EcoSport

Gas

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

81 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns3

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA394

Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA28 mpg

2022 2021 2020 2019 2018

The 2020 Ford EcoSport is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the EcoSport FWD, is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 394 complaints, most often about the engine and engine cooling. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
EcoSport FWD	Gas	FWD	1.0L 3-cyl turbo	27	29	28	$2,250
EcoSport AWD	Gas	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	23	29	25	$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 41629, 41630.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database

○minor

Back Over Prevention

25S72

200,237 vehicles

ProblemFord 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.RiskA 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.FixDealers 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 campaign 25V442000reported Jun 27, 2025Ford Motor Company

▲high

Engine And Engine Cooling

23S64

139,730 vehicles

ProblemFord 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.RiskA loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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. For

NHTSA campaign 23V905000reported Dec 22, 2023Ford Motor Company

▲high

Air Bags

20C26

12 vehicles

ProblemFord 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."RiskAir bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixFord 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 this recall is 20C26.

NHTSA campaign 20V791000reported Dec 17, 2020Ford Motor Company

NHTSA defect investigations

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pump — Oil Pump Failure closed

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 of motive power while the vehicle was in motion. The investigation revealed that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm may fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. A loss of engine oil pressure can result in engine seizure, which can result in a loss of motiv

Opened Sep 20, 2023 · closed Feb 14, 2024 · action PE23015

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

394complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 8 a fire · 6 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 1 · 2021: 5 · 2022: 6 · 2023: 74 · 2024: 178 · 2025: 90 · 2026: 40

Most-cited components

Engine And Engine Cooling180

Engine166

Power Train52

Unspecified37

Fuel/Propulsion System24

Electrical System13

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that th…”Sep 11, 2023 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

“While driving on July 31, 2023 the low oil pressure lamp appeared, loud knocking sound and loss of power occurred. I immediately pulled over, parked, and had car towed to Colma Ford, Colma, CA. The next day they left a vm saying they'll get back to me throughout the week. It probably needs an engine. This was without d…”Sep 11, 2023 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

“For the 2nd time in about 8-10 months, while braking and having nearly come to a stop, on a slight incline, the car had a sudden acceleration. Driver repeatedly stomped on the brake as the car tried to leap forward. Extremely dangerous. No warning lights. I know the dealer wonâ€™t do anything because they wonâ€™t be ab…”Sep 10, 2023 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	19%
SUV FWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★☆☆	20%

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Other EcoSport model years

2022 Ford EcoSport

2 recalls · 10 complaints

2021 Ford EcoSport

3 recalls · 258 complaints

2019 Ford EcoSport

2 recalls · 459 complaints

2018 Ford EcoSport

2 recalls · 726 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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