2021 Ford Ecosport power train problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Ford Ecosport — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“For 14 months, I attempted to get active recalls fixed on the car at Downtown Sacramento Ford, which claimed to be certified pre-owned per Folsom Lake Ford but had existing recalls and issues when I bought it in March of 2024. My car finally broke down on 07/11/26 and was towed on 07/12/26 to the…”
filed Jul 26, 2026
“Car had an interim engine placed in March 2024, for Ford recall 23S64. Then car stalled again in May 2026, took in it to have it checked and they repaired the engine and replaced the catalytic converter as per Ford recall 23S64. We replaced at our cost ther cam sensors. 7 days after picking up the…”
filed Jun 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss…Campaign 25V126000 · Feb 28, 2025
Power Train problems in other Ecosport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ecosport | 51 | 13% |
| 2019 Ecosport | 49 | 11% |
| 2018 Ecosport | 65 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.