2020 Ford Ecosport engine problems
163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2020 Ford Ecosport — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It was a recall oil pump tensor bar. They fixed that blew the engine.I had to wait for them to fix what they messed up with the engine.They fixed that drove forty miles away from the dealer and the engine overheated”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“The affected component is the powertrain system in my 2020 Ford EcoSport. The vehicle has experienced repeated powertrain-related failures and is available for inspection upon request. In May 2025, the vehicle required a full engine replacement, yet I am continuing to experience serious…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil…Campaign 23V905000 · Dec 22, 2023
Engine problems in other Ecosport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ecosport | 84 | 33% |
| 2019 Ecosport | 189 | 42% |
| 2018 Ecosport | 353 | 49% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford Ecosport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.