2021 Ford Ecosport Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 134about this part
- Share
- 51%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 134 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2021 Ford Ecosport, 51% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000(Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the dealer was contacted for the recall repair and advised that the recall parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to the parts not being made available. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11678309, filed 2025-08, 15,128 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 25V126000 (Power Train); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. …”
NHTSA complaint #11693272, filed 2025-10, 49,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that on three occasions while making a left or right turn, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11607064, filed 2024-08, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving over a bridge. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675121, filed 2025-07, 11,226 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the turnpike, the vehicle made an abnormal sound before it stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11732721, filed 2026-04, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V905000Dec 22, 2023Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may…Covers: Ford Ecosport 2018–2022, Focus 2016–2018
Related service bulletins
- 10203717Nov 30, 2021Some 2021 EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a condition where the auto start/stop system is inoperative or cruise control disabled with an…
- 10204040Nov 23, 2021Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer, Transit; 2021 Bronco, Bronco Sport, Edge, Nautilus, F-150, Mustang…
- 10194428May 24, 2021Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Ecosport
87 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Ecosport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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