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2020 Ford Ecosport Brakes Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
3%of 402 total for the year
Median mileage
44,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Ford Ecosport, 3% of the 402 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,800 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While in traffic, the brakes were pressed, the car did not brake and I had to swerve to try to avoid one collision and caused another one. The steering wheel airbag did not deploy and the vehicle i hit was struck twice.”

NHTSA complaint #11766521, filed 2026-09

“Low oil pressure sensor came on., Took car to get oil changed thinking that would be a quick fix. The car continue to drive rough making a loud knocking sound. Checking engine light, oil light and tool bar light were now on. Took it back to mechanic they said I had 2 camshaft sensors that need replaced. Got the sensors replaced , car did not seem any better. Took it back to mechanic and as I was driving the car lost total power and brakes failed. Mechanic put it on machine and then said the engine and turbo was blown.”

NHTSA complaint #11584661, filed 2024-04

“The low engine oil pressure light was flashing, and the car would not drive any faster than 40 mph. By the time I got home the brakes were extremely hard to push so I had to use emergency brake to stop. My engine was seized. Ford had my vehicle from November 13, 2024-January 29, 2025. The dealership told me they replaced my engine, and over time this will happen again. I don’t feel safe driving long distances and I just had to replace the brakes costing $578. The car only has 67,000 miles on it and when I bought it, there was 40,000 miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11647801, filed 2025-03

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11766751, filed 2026-09

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle was driven to a nearby independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and several unknown DTCs were retrieved. The vehicle remained with an independent mechanic. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). …”

NHTSA complaint #11678540, filed 2025-08, 81,000 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202218%
2021156%
2020133%
2019143%
2018335%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Ecosport

Engine cooling
179 complaints
Engine
172 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
53 complaints
Other or unknown
39 complaints
Fuel system
25 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Ecosport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology