Is the Ford EcoSport Reliable?

20182022 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

62/100
Fair

Reliability Score

7
Total Recalls
1164
Owner Complaints
24
Reported Injuries
2
Reported Deaths

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Ford EcoSport Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
202215
90
Excellent
202111384
63
Fair
202012442
64
Fair
2019228682
40
Poor
2018249110
55
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the EcoSport Compares to Similar Vehicles

Ford EcoSport62/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The EcoSport scores 6 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Ford EcoSport Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
415
ENGINE
378
POWER TRAIN
102
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
67
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
53
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
37

Based on 1164 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford EcoSport reliable?+

The Ford EcoSport scores 62/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 7 recall campaigns and 1164 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year EcoSport is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2022 EcoSport achieved the highest reliability score of 90/100 with 1 recall and 5 complaints.

How many miles does a EcoSport last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Ford EcoSport owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used EcoSport will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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