2020 Ford Ecosport Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

“My local Ford Dealership has denied my request to have this recall serviced, and refused to schedule me a future appointment for this service, and also could not provide me any approximate date on when this service might be available to me”

“The first letter regarding the recall stated the parts were anticipated 2nd quarter 2024. Now it's 1st quarter 2025. What are we supposed to do in the meantime? Drive it and wait to be stranded on the highway?”

“At 56k miles, it failed to start, had it towed to the dealership july 2nd. Told it was the engine and was under warranty and ford would send a new short block with an eta of 7-10 days. It’s been 5, going in 6 months now and no engine”

“The backup camera stays on after the car is in Drive and is actively moving forward. It has happened multiple times. I have video of this occurring”

“Backup camera becomes distorted. Has also turned into a blank blue screen”

“The GPS, Radio, backup camera malfunctions. When the backup camera turns on while I’m driving it’s very distracting. I have videos of the malfunction while it is happening”

“The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat belt was unable to retract, and a passenger seated in the seat was not safely secured”

“The contact stated that while attempting to fasten the passenger's side seat belt, there was an abnormal clicking sound heard and the seat belt failed to retract or securely hold the passenger in the seat”

“The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was entering the vehicle through the vents”

“The catalytic converter had to be replaced twice due to a cracked in it and the exhaust fumes keep coming into the vehicle’s cabin through the A/C”

“The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a detached flex pipe due to corrosion. The contact was informed that the flex pipe needed to be replaced”

“The oil pump drive belt lost teeth and the car lost engine oil pressure. There was a loss of motive power and a loss of mechanical vacuum pump the vehicle lost all power and shut down. I was sitting at a light in the middle of the street at 11:30 PM”

“The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was losing motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal”

“My vehicle suddenly lost power without warning. There was moderate traffic, and I almost did not make it to the shoulder in time, having to swerve around vehicles”

“The recall remedy has failed repeatedly. In Oct 2025 the dealer tore down the engine, confirmed the oil pump belt had disintegrated and clogged the oil pickup, and replaced the complete engine (long block) under the recall in Dec 2025”

“From 9/30/25 to 11/13/25 car was at dealership to receive a new engine to replace faulty one. Not even 30 minutes after getting car back check engine light came back on. Was informed by Ford Corporate that the dealership will not make another attempt at repair”

“I was able to pick up the car from dealership and drive home, however when I started the car again, it had the Check engine light on. I called the dealership right away and they asked me to bring back the car right away”