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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2021 Ford Ecosport Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
51about this part
Share
20%of 261 total for the year
Median mileage
52,303miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2021 Ford Ecosport, 20% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,303 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.

“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 vehicle locked up and would't move at 10,000 miles. We were lucky that the car was in someone's driveway instead of on the road. The vehicle was new at the time of purchase. I have a relative who is an auto technician and he said that he has experienced this problem with Ford transmissions many times.”

NHTSA complaint #11505770, filed 2023-02

“Why isn’t FREDERICK FORD offering any solutions to BOTH my recalls. Why do I have to drive a car I pay a hefty payment each month not knowing if it will mess up at anytime, and has?!? I have many records and have been having trouble ever since I got the car. This is my 2nd complaint to y’all. When I got the 1st recall back in Jan 2024 and has yet to be fixed. This one started on <3/04/25 and I didn’t get the notice til 4/21/25.”

NHTSA complaint #11655929, filed 2025-04

“Several times now my engine has shut off while driving and in the middle of coming to a stop. Luckily my breaks still worked with the vehicle shut down. I'd have to put in park and manually restart the vehicle to continue driving. This is something that puts myself and others on the road at risk.”

NHTSA complaint #11558907, filed 2023-12

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202218%
20215120%
20205313%
20195111%
2018679%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Ecosport

Engine cooling
134 complaintsEngine
87 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 30, 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