6 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Reported Jun 27, 2025 · Campaign 25V442000 · Model years: 2020, 2021
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition, Ranger, Mustang, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Transit and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair, Navigator and Nautilus. A software problem can make the rearview camera show a blank picture when the vehicle is backing up. The picture can also stay on the screen after the driver has finished backing up. Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in September 2025.
Reported Feb 28, 2025 · Campaign 25V126000 · Model years: 2021, 2022
The front axle half shafts that connect to the transmission may disconnect while the vehicle is being driven. If a half shaft disconnects, the vehicle can lose the power that drives the wheels. Losing drive power while on the road increases the chance of a crash. In addition, if a half shaft disconnects and the parking brake has not been applied, the vehicle could roll away on its own, which raises the risk of a crash or an injury.
Reported Dec 17, 2020 · Campaign 20V791000 · Model years: 2020
Ford is recalling certain EcoSport and Transit Connect vehicles because on these vehicles, the driver-side or passenger-side front airbag module is missing a piece needed to help it inflate properly, called the first-stage booster propellant and its sleeve. Because this part is missing, the airbag will not deploy the way it's designed to during a crash, so it may not protect the occupant as intended in an accident.
Reported Jan 2, 2019 · Campaign 19V023000 · Model years: 2019
The front seat frames on some EcoSport vehicles may have been welded improperly. This means the seat back might not be held securely in place. Because the seat back isn't properly secured, these vehicles don't meet federal safety standards for seating systems and for seat belt anchorages.
Reported May 14, 2018 · Campaign 18V312000 · Model years: 2018
Certain 2018 Ford EcoSport vehicles sold in U.S. territories were shipped with the wrong brake fluid reservoir cap label and the wrong owner's manual, both in a European format. Because of this, the vehicles don't meet the federal safety standard for brake systems. Owners could be confused by the incorrect label and end up using the wrong brake fluid.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering the 2018–2022 Ford Ecosport. 3 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank image" (NHTSA campaign 25V442000), reported Jun 27, 2025.
Which Ford Ecosport model year has the most recalls?
The 2020 Ford Ecosport has the most, with 3 recalls. The 2018 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 2. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Ford Ecosport?
No. None of the 6 Ford Ecosport recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
How do I check whether my Ford Ecosport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Ford dealer, including for second owners.
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Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: