2020 Ford Ecosport recalls and problems

3 recalls and 400 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Ford Ecosport.

3
recalls
400
owner complaints
7
complaints mentioning a crash
8
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Ford Ecosport recalls

Back over prevention: software

NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · reported June 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 200,237 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford 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.
The risk
A 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.
The fix
Dealers 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.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication, pump

NHTSA campaign 23V905000 · reported December 22, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · 139,730 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford 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.
The risk
A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers 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. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module · Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 20V791000 · reported December 17, 2020 · Ford Motor Company · 12 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford 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."
The risk
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Ford 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 13, 2026 · Engine · 36,000 miles

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine seized. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the…

Oct 1, 2026 · Engine

The authorized Ford dealer failed to properly execute the safety recall repair. They twice filled my 1.0L EcoBoost wet-belt engine with standard domestic XO5W20BSP oil instead of the manufacturer-mandated, recall-specified WSS-M2C948-B oil. once under interm recall they replaced long block, second part of recall they…

Sep 24, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported

The low brake fluid warning came on my dash as I tried to stop at a stop sign. I tried again to depress the brake pedal and the brake pedal was not moving. It was like it was locked in place. The second time I tried to push the brake, the warning flashed that I had no brake fluid. I managed to avoid traffic and the…

Sep 23, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported

While in traffic, the brakes were pressed, the car did not brake and I had to swerve to try to avoid one collision and caused another one. The steering wheel airbag did not deploy and the vehicle i hit was struck twice.

Sep 17, 2026 · Engine

after my oil pump recall was done, the check engine light came on and is reading code P04DB.

Ecosport model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2018 2727182
2019 246172
2020 340078
2021 326171
2022 21220

Across all years, the 2018 Ecosport has the most complaints (727). All Ford Ecosport years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Ford Ecosport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Ford Ecosport, the most recent reported on June 27, 2025 (Back over prevention: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford Ecosport?
Owners have filed 400 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (179 complaints), followed by engine (170).
How many 2020 Ford Ecosport complaints mention a crash or fire?
7 of 400 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 26 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 13, 2026.