2020 Ford Ecosport recalls

3 safety recalls, 402 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
402Complaints
16Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Ford Ecosport recall list

Back Over Prevention recall

25V-442
June 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford 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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

23V-905
December 22, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford 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.
Safety risk
A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Air Bags recall

20V-791
December 17, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26.

2020 Ford Ecosport owner complaints

402 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 9 fires, 26 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine and Engine Cooling179
Engine172
Power Train53
Unknown or Other39
Fuel/Propulsion System24
Electrical System14
Vehicle Speed Control12
Service Brakes11
Air Bags9
Suspension4

Recent complaints

October 29, 2026Engine

"Our 2020 Ford EcoSport has suffered multiple catastrophic engine failures directly caused by the defective oil pump drive belt covered under NHTSA Recall 23V905000 / Ford Recall 23S64. The authorized recall remedy completely failed to permanently resolve the safety hazard on this vehicle, leading to repeated, highly dangerous highway emergencies. On 5/22/24 We towed the car to the dealer after sudden loss of oil pressure on highway during rush-hour traffic creating a stressful and dangerous stalling hazard. (93,601 Miles) On 7/31/24 An Interim engine (#2) was installed without the fix due to a lack of parts. On 8/28 - 9/24/25 We left our car for a month to complete the recall remedy. (131,6

October 26, 2026Electrical SystemEngineFire

The engine to my car completely caught on fire and destroyed the engine and inside of my car. All my items in my car were melted and put myself and other people in danger. There were no lights on until that morning where the engine light started flashing and in the span of 10-15 minutes the car was slowing down. Parked and turned off the car and the engine started smoking and caught on fire. Police department and fire department were called.

October 13, 2026Engine

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine seized. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wet belt and the oil pump had failed and needed to be replaced. An attorney advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

October 1, 2026Engine

The authorized Ford dealer failed to properly execute the safety recall repair. They twice filled my 1.0L EcoBoost wet-belt engine with standard domestic XO5W20BSP oil instead of the manufacturer-mandated, recall-specified WSS-M2C948-B oil. once under interm recall they replaced long block, second part of recall they repaired recalI but put wrong spec oil in again. car has been driven 6,000 miles on the wrong oil, creating a renewed risk of timing belt delamination, oil pump starvation, and sudden engine failure on the highway.

September 24, 2026Unknown or OtherService BrakesCrash

The low brake fluid warning came on my dash as I tried to stop at a stop sign. I tried again to depress the brake pedal and the brake pedal was not moving. It was like it was locked in place. The second time I tried to push the brake, the warning flashed that I had no brake fluid. I managed to avoid traffic and the treeline, but sailed over a guide sign and into a cluster of power lines. Two of the lines were pulled out of the ground from the force of the impact. I checked the brake fluid reservoir and I do in fact have brake fluid within the specified range. My brakes should have worked.

2020 Ford Ecosport crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Ford EcoSport SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Ford EcoSport SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Ford Ecosport: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 19.1%.

2020 Ford Ecosport recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Ford Ecosport have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Ford Ecosport. The most recent, filed June 27, 2025, concerns the back over prevention.

What are the most common 2020 Ford Ecosport problems?

Owners have filed 402 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine and engine cooling (179 reports), followed by engine.

Is the 2020 Ford Ecosport safe?

The 2020 Ford Ecosport earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Ford Ecosport?

Contact any authorized Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.