Ford Ecosport: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Ford Ecosport model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 720 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 22.8 Low | ENGINE |
| 2019 | 451 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 26.6 Low | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| 2020 | 390 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 29.7 Low | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| 2021 | 255 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 52.5 Medium | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Across 4 model years, the 2021 Ford Ecosport carries the highest severity index (52.5, driven by engine and engine cooling), while the 2018 is the cleanest at 22.8.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.