Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Ford Ecosport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Ford Ecosport has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 262 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V126000 Loss of Drive from Disconnected Axle Shaft NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V905000 Engine Oil Pump Failure NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 134 complaints
- Engine 87 complaints
- Power Train 51 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
Of the 262 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 262 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Poor
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Ford EcoSport shows significant reliability concerns, evidenced by 261 complaints and three recall campaigns. Notable issues include engine and powertrain problems, with numerous complaints focusing on engine cooling and components like the oil pump. Axle and software-related recalls further impact its reliability. Given the high complaint volume for critical systems, the vehicle's overall rating is poor, although the evidence is restricted to owner complaints and recalls without additional data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cooling | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | very common |
| Powertrain components | Unknown | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| Oil pump | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Grinding noises from engine
- Loss of engine power
- Difficulty in gear shifting
- Burning oil smell
- Unresponsive acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Ford Ecosport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.