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Seat beltsPart report

2020 Ford Ecosport Seat belts Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 402 total for the year
Median mileage
84,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2020 Ford Ecosport, 1% of the 402 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles.

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.

“After about a year after purchasing my 2020 Ford EcoSport The seat belt on the driver's side is stretched out and doesn't hold in my opinion tightly enough for me to feel safe, hoe can I remedy this, My only complaint is so far driver's seat belt if I can get this fixed through Ford Motor Company, I could breathe a safe sigh of relief.”

NHTSA complaint #11670702, filed 2025-07

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat belt was unable to retract, and a passenger seated in the seat was not safely secured. The contact was informed that the seat assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11656520, filed 2025-04, 84,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while attempting to fasten the passenger's side seat belt, there was an abnormal clicking sound heard and the seat belt failed to retract or securely hold the passenger in the seat. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11650521, filed 2025-03

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202218%
202121%
202031%
201920%
201810%

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
Brakes
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Suspension
4 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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