2021 Ford Ecosport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 87about this part
- Share
- 33%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,539miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 87 complaints about the engine of the 2021 Ford Ecosport, 33% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,539 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“engine failed due low engine oil pressure not getting oil pressure for an extensive amount of time. low oil pressure caused the rod bearing to fail causing internal engine failure. I was driving on the freeway going on 65mile per hour when I have loss the control of the vehicle i almost died thank god there was not near other vehicles”
NHTSA complaint #11573000, filed 2024-02“Purchased the 2021 Ford EcoSport from Courtesy Ford (new), where I have the regularly serviced the vehicle. However, my ownership experience has been marked by repeated mechanical failures that have escalated to the point where, after only three years of ownership, I am being asked to replace the transmission—a repair I believe is both premature and unjustified given the circumstances outlined below. …”
NHTSA complaint #11640247, filed 2025-02“A low engine oil pressure notification popped up on my screen while driving on the interstate and then my car slowly stopped letting me accelerate over 65 mph. I had to get to the nearest exist because the car felt as if it was losing power. The car is now at a dealership waiting to be checked out. Nothing showed before this message and it came suddenly on Tuesday 12.12.23”
NHTSA complaint #11560685, filed 2023-12“The engine oil pump malfunctioned and Astro Ford in Diberville refused to fix it or replace it. They tried to sell me another car. He even said he knew exactly what it was before looking at my car. He said he has seen it alot. I had 66053 miles on it. NO problems or issues leading up to engine blowing.”
NHTSA complaint #11573303, filed 2024-02“Was made aware of this recall on this car. Was told no remedy not available. Not my car has suffered the effects of it loss of oil pressure and don’t have any transportation because of it and says they won’t have it fixed until second quarter 2025 nothing offered to get me from point a or b”
NHTSA complaint #11566733, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 11036546Aug 25, 2026Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine Timing Belt and Oil Pump Belt Interval Change
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Ecosport
134 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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