2020 Ford Ecosport Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 6%of 402 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,550miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Ford Ecosport, 6% of the 402 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,550 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was on my way home from work approaching a red light coasting to a stop, I tried to slow down then I realized the car was accelerating and I pushed the brakes and pulled into a parking lot by the time I got in the parking lot the car was surging, really trying to takeoff. It went all the way to 5,000 rpm’s while I was in park.”
NHTSA complaint #11736528, filed 2026-05“This recall being unable to be completed is causing damage to my engine and restricting my driving. I can not even make it home from work with out the car trying to stop, temp is way up and oil preassure drops. Arizona's hot weather increases this issue. Part were promised first quarter of this year.”
NHTSA complaint #11666791, filed 2025-06“My car loses the power and stopped suddenly. Fortunately the car behind me took the other line quickly. ( check engin light and key tool light were on). I was trying to start it . It start but checking until stops. After a while it start and I tried to go max 20 miles/hours until I was home and parks the car till now. This was 2 days ago. And as I work uber I am not working . I do have appointment tomorrow with my dealer to see what they can do”
NHTSA complaint #11572376, filed 2024-02“I purchased the 2020 Ford Ecosport in July 2022 from bulter Ford in milledgville ga I have been having problems with the car barely pulling up a hill when driving and I can feel the car jerking while driving feeling like it's going to cut off in the road I have been to the bulter shop 5 times and nothing is working it is still doing the same thing they say they can't find anything wrong I have not had a good ride out of the 8 month I have had the car I need help”
NHTSA complaint #11524523, filed 2023-05“Almost a year ago while driving the car it would just cut off. I took it to Ford and they stated I needed a new valve. I got the car repaired it was about 450$. Months later the car begin to do the same thing again and it cut off on me while turning onto a street. That time it would not restart and I got it towed. After getting it fixed again like 2 months later the car started to knock after I got my oil change. Took it to a mechanic and they said the oil wasn’t coming all the way up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11546210, filed 2023-09Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Ford Ecosport
179 complaintsEngine
172 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody 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.
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