CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Ford ECO Sport has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 402 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 9 fires, 26 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (180 reports).
2020 Ford ECO Sport recalls
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image
A software error can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or to keep showing the camera image after the vehicle has left reverse.
Loss of Engine Oil Pressure Can Cause Stalling and Crashes
The oil pump drive belt or its tensioner can fail, causing a loss of engine oil pressure.
Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash
Some frontal air bag modules in these vehicles are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve.
Most common 2020 Ford ECO Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 402 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 180 |
| Engine | 172 |
| Power Train | 53 |
| Unknown Or Other | 39 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Suspension | 4 |
What owners report
"Our 2020 Ford EcoSport has suffered multiple catastrophic engine failures directly caused by the defective oil pump drive belt covered under NHTSA Recall 23V905000 / Ford Recall 23S64. The authorized recall remedy completely failed to permanently resolve the safety hazard on this vehicle, leading to repeated, highly dangerous highway emergencies. On 5/22/24 We towed the car to the dealer after sudden loss of oil pressure on highway during rush-hour traffic creating a stressful and dangerous stalling hazard. (93,601 Miles) On 7/31/24 An Interim engine (#2) was installed without the fix due to a lack of parts. On 8/28 - 9/24/25 We left our car for a month to complete the recall remedy. (
The engine to my car completely caught on fire and destroyed the engine and inside of my car. All my items in my car were melted and put myself and other people in danger. There were no lights on until that morning where the engine light started flashing and in the span of 10-15 minutes the car was slowing down. Parked and turned off the car and the engine started smoking and caught on fire. Police department and fire department were called.
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 wet belt and the oil pump had failed and needed to be replaced. An attorney advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
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 repaired recalI but put wrong spec oil in again. car has been driven 6,000 miles on the wrong oil, creating a renewed risk of timing belt delamination, oil pump starvation, and sudden engine failure on the highway.
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 treeline, but sailed over a guide sign and into a cluster of power lines. Two of the lines were pulled out of the ground from the force of the impact. I checked the brake fluid reservoir and I do in fact have brake fluid within the specified range. My brakes should have worked.
2020 Ford ECO Sport questions
Does the 2020 Ford ECO Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Ford ECO Sport: Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image; Loss of Engine Oil Pressure Can Cause Stalling and Crashes; Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford ECO Sport?
Based on 402 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (180), Engine (172), Power Train (53).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Ford ECO Sport has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.