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2021 Ford Ecosport: raw data

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vehicle2021 / ford / ecosport
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-31)
complaints258 on file (2021-07-03 → 2026-09-04)
recalls3
investigations1
fars17 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Engine stall from oil pump drive belt failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING73 complaints2024-05 → 2026-07ecosport-2021-oil-pump-belt-stall
  • 11710698 The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact heard an abnormally tapping sound coming from the engine compartment, and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe and under the hood
  • 11598092 Driving on hwy car states oil pressure low. Car decelerated from 70m to 40m instantly. Made a clanking noise pulled over to check and would not restart
  • 11595311 The car started slowing down, and making a noise and then started shaking out the blue on the highway and the engine was making a lot of noise
Recall 23V905 repair parts unavailabilityENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING73 complaints2024-05 → 2026-06ecosport-2021-recall-parts-delay
  • 11667131 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair
  • 11668243 Oil pump tensioner failure still has not fix the recall on my vehicle since 12/23/2023 when it was issued. I had taken my vehicle in today for both recalls Ford only address the Half Shaft recall. But stated parts are not available on the oil pump tensioner
  • 11692650 However, the service department verbally refused to perform the recall, stating that “the part must fail first” and that it was a manufacturer issue
Engine failure recurrence after recall repairENGINE17 complaints2024-09 → 2026-06ecosport-2021-post-recall-repair-failure
  • 11725499 The vehicle was previously repaired in December 2025 under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the engine was replaced. In addition, the replacement engine failure had started after less than 1,000 miles
  • 11745903 Engine failed after repair of15000 miles with same break down The dealership did not clean out shredded timing belt and the second belt was shredded
  • 11740887 However, just 5 days after receiving the vehicle back, the engine shut off again while I was driving. The vehicle stalled while driving at approximately 25mph on a highway exit. There was no warning prior to the engine shutting off
Coolant leak into engine with engine failureENGINE5 complaints2024-07 → 2025-01ecosport-2021-coolant-intrusion-engine-failure
  • 11635248 Engine failure at 9,664 miles. Took to dealership and advised coolant leaked into engine resulting in failure and inability to operate vehicle
  • 11617998 Engine failure at 9,667 miles. Coolant leaked into engine per ford. Ford stated known issue with escapes, hasn’t been recalled for escosports…will cost $10k to repair
Transmission and front half shaft failuresPOWER TRAIN9 complaints2025-02 → 2025-09ecosport-2021-transmission-half-shaft
  • 11652636 The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle lost motive power. The "Power Train Malfunction" warning light was illuminated
  • 11675150 Recall is for 25S12 FRONT HALF SHAFT INSPECTION red McCombs completed and passed on June 23 2025 a week later the shaft had been bent Ford is denying paying for the recall because it was initially passed
  • 11687541 I had the recall fixed for the oil pump drive belt tensioner on 1.0L engine. Dealership fixed it but they told me my torque converter was damaged
Rearview camera and infotainment display malfunctionBACK OVER PREVENTION3 complaints2025-10 → 2025-12ecosport-2021-rearview-camera-display
  • 11705313 The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blue. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving forward, the rearview camera image erroneously displayed intermittently
  • 11694698 The infotainment system, shows ford logo, and back up camera but radio will no longer pop up. The back up camera stays displayed at times. This recall aligns with the recall through NHTSA # 25V442 and fords recall number of 25S72

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
2582021-07-032026-09-0461ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:134; ENGINE:85; POWER TRAIN:50; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:23; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:21

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
23V90500022/12/2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPFord 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.A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
25V12600028/02/2025POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a disconnected half shaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S12.
25V44200027/06/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord 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.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.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
PE23015closedOil Pump FailureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP2023-09-202024-02-1423V905On September 20, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-015 to investigate instances of engine failure due to loss of oil pressure in model year (MY) 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport vehicles. Some consumers reported a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction of motive power while the vehicle was in motion. The investigation revealed that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm may fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil press

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202417legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2021 Ford Ecosport vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/ford/ecosport
@misc{wrenchpro_2021_ford_ecosport_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2021 Ford Ecosport},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2021/ford/ecosport}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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