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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2020 Ford Ecosport Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
53about this part
Share
13%of 402 total for the year
Median mileage
26,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Ford Ecosport, 13% of the 402 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I was driving my vehicle on the expressway when it started to shake and slow down. A message then appeared on my screen to check the engine oil level. At this point my car could not speed up past 40 mph and my engine was making a loud knocking noise. I took it to Valvoline and they informed me all my fluids were good. When I left the problem persisted, and my car speed dropped to 33 mph in a 55 mph lane.”

NHTSA complaint #11647982, filed 2025-03

“The engine started knocking while my wife was driving to school . She pulled over I drove to meet her and sent her on to school in my car . I had the car towed to Stivers Ford in Birmingham . They ultimately had to replace the engine due to I think oil pump sudden failure . The date I put as date car failed is approximate .”

NHTSA complaint #11537623, filed 2023-08

“Powertrain failure, low oil pressure light came on, occurred while driving 70 mph on freeway with moderate traffic my car suddenly decelerated to 35-40 mph with a semi truck behind me almost slamming into me and I couldn’t get the car to accelerate to get the the side of road to safety. Loud engine noise now when car is on, not able to accelerate past 30-40 mph. I feel it is not drivable. …”

NHTSA complaint #11583622, filed 2024-04

“Lost power to my car. Took it to get look at and they told me oil pump pressure belt quit working and caused major engine problems. It tore up the engine as well as the turbo and now I need awhole new engine. I am now paying for a car that I can't drive. Ford told me they can't help me because my warranty just ran out.”

NHTSA complaint #11559665, filed 2023-12

“I was driving to work and a flashing light came on that said low oil pressure. the car then lost it's power and started to lag down. The cars behind me started breaking and almost hit the back of my car. I finally pulled over on the side of the road. My car is not that old. It should not be having this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11554346, filed 2023-11

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202218%
20215119%
20205313%
20195111%
2018679%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Ecosport

Engine cooling
179 complaintsEngine
172 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsFuel system
25 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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