2021 Ford Ecosport Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Ford Ecosport, 2% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehicle engine stalled while driving on interstate highway, and it went into limb mode. Vehicle seized and was unresponsive and unable to move. It was incredibly hazardous. Vehicle was towed to the nearest Ford dealership. To date, dealership has not provided a rental vehicle and is unresponsive to recall assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #11634208, filed 2025-01“The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and contacted her son. The contact's son inspected the oil pump and oil filter but could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact then drove to the residence; however, while attempting to pull into the driveway, the power steering and the brakes failed to function as needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11570904, filed 2024-02, 87,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Ecosport
134 complaintsEngine
87 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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