This page covers 2 recalls, 10 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Ford Ecosport.
25 mpg combined
9.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2022 Ford EcoSport are spread thin across a small number of reports, but structural trim issues stand out as the most-reported pattern. Owners describe roof rail trim detaching from the vehicle while driving, with the opposite side trim also beginning to lift. A separate recurring nuisance involves license plate lights repeatedly falling loose, with at least one owner reporting the same dealer repair performed multiple times over several years. One owner reports multiple rear seatbelts failing, leaving passengers unable to buckle in. An isolated engine complaint describes a cracked catalytic converter flagged by the check engine light. With only ten complaints total across all systems, no single issue has generated enough volume to call it a clear dominant problem, but the trim detachment reports are the most structurally notable pattern in this set.
10
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
By System
The 2022 Ford EcoSport has two recalls, both of which can cause a sudden loss of power while driving and raise the risk of a crash.
The first involves the oil pump drive belt or its tensioner, which can fail and cause the engine to lose oil pressure and stall. When the engine stalls, power braking assist also drops, making the vehicle harder to stop. The second recall involves the front axle half shafts, which can disconnect from the transmission and cut drive power entirely while the vehicle is in motion.
At a glance
What can fail
The front axle half shafts can disconnect from the transmission, causing loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The oil pump drive belt or tensioner can fail, causing the engine to lose oil pressure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and drive belt at no cost. If engine damage has occurred, dealers will replace the engine assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
