Ford Ecosport - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Ford Ecosport

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Ford Ecosport, for which Ford has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Ford Ecosport. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Ford Ecosport have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Ecosport’s Issues in the EU

All Ecosport´s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Ecosport’s Issues in the UK

FORD ECOSPORT (2021) – THE VEHICLE SEATBELTS
on 14/04/2021
FORD ECOSPORT (05/02/2021 – 24/03/2021) RECALL: Problem description: Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G-locking mechanism.
FORD ECOSPORT (2017) – LOWER CONTROL ARM WELD MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
on 01/10/2018
FORD ECOSPORT (02/05/2017 – 10/06/2017) RECALL: Lower control arm weld may not meet specification.
FORD ECOSPORT – VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION FAULT
on 04/08/2018
FORD ECOSPORT ( 29/11/2013 – 25/02/2015) DEFECT: The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may have not have been tightened to the correct specification […]