Skip to content
Other or unknownPart report

2021 Ford Ecosport Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
8%of 261 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Ford Ecosport, 8% of the 261 complaints for this model year. 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.

“Exiting interstate 55 and auto stop shut car off. This has happened about 3 times. Once at a red-light. Another one I dont remember. Last was exit ramp. Scary bc of traffic behind me. Coasted car to side of road. Seems to be an issue as I'm slowing speed or stopped. Have to shut car off and restart. Not SAFE.”

NHTSA complaint #11630684, filed 2024-12

“While driving I have experienced an issue 3 times since buying my vehicle in April 2021. The issue pertains the vehicle shutting down while in motion and following a message on the screen stating to put the vehicle in park and restart the vehicle. I am afraid this will happen while i am in the highway which can lead to a crash or fatality.”

NHTSA complaint #11423358, filed 2021-07

“Airbag failure (VERY IMPORTANT) I am reporting a serious vehicle safety issue involving airbag failure. I was driving a vehicle rented through Turo from Moon Rental Corporation when I was involved in a rear-end collision (hit-and-run) on the highway where I was going 65 and hit by a large SUV going 80 MPH. During the crash, the airbags did not deploy as photo, video, and police witness confirm. The impact was significant enough that airbags should have deployed, and I sustained injuries as a result. …”

NHTSA complaint #11730735, filed 2026-04

“Campaign/NHTSA# 23S64/23V905 - has been opened since January 4, 2024 - It has led me to lose income wages because the company I work for will not let me use this vehicle. It has been 5 months and there is still not a fix!”

NHTSA complaint #11588611, filed 2024-05

“On several occasions I've experienced delays with transmission shifting internally while in drive. (Had a few powertrain failure codes pop up, was told by shop that it will happen when all 4 wheels try to grip and can't at same time- independence ford). Have code dates in my ford app - and on 12/14/22 it happened again, this time accompanied by heater and blower motor cutting in and out, lights for heater, blower were strobing. (I have video of this issue, it won't upload) the defroster turned on when I powered off the heat and powered on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11585557, filed 2024-04

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022217%
2021218%
20203910%
2019296%
2018618%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Ecosport

Engine cooling
134 complaintsEngine
87 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsElectrical system
23 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology