2021 Ford Ecosport Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

“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”

“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”

“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”

“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”

“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”

“However, the service department verbally refused to perform the recall, stating that “the part must fail first” and that it was a manufacturer issue”

“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”

“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”

“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”

“Engine failure at 9,664 miles. Took to dealership and advised coolant leaked into engine resulting in failure and inability to operate vehicle”

“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”

“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”

“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”

“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”

“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”

“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”