https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Ford Ecosport. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:33:59 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2178737 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving toward the freeway on January 16, 2026, I pressed my brakes and the vehicle failed to slow or stop. Instead, the vehicle accelerated. I reacted quickly to avoid a head-on collision but was involved in a crash. When pressing on my brakes there were audible sounds from from my hood. As if my car wanted to stop but wouldn’t. My engine previously failed for the same reason. When the se https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2178738 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving toward the freeway on January 16, 2026, I pressed my brakes and the vehicle failed to slow or stop. Instead, the vehicle accelerated. I reacted quickly to avoid a head-on collision but was involved in a crash. When pressing on my brakes there were audible sounds from from my hood. As if my car wanted to stop but wouldn’t. My engine previously failed for the same reason. When the se https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2178739 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving toward the freeway on January 16, 2026, I pressed my brakes and the vehicle failed to slow or stop. Instead, the vehicle accelerated. I reacted quickly to avoid a head-on collision but was involved in a crash. When pressing on my brakes there were audible sounds from from my hood. As if my car wanted to stop but wouldn’t. My engine previously failed for the same reason. When the se https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2178320 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am writing to formally file a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding an unresolved safety recall on my 2019 Ford EcoSport. On February 18, 2026, at approximately 9:01 A.M., I contacted my local dealership, El Cajon Ford, to schedule the recall repair. I was informed that the required recall parts are on indefinite backorder and that there is no estimated dat https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2175810 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car went in for recall. Ford replaced engine because they claim a bolt broke. I have taken the car about 300 miles since I received it back and the engine light appeared. I let them know. Light went off and I had another important meeting to make in DFW . This time wrench and engine light came on . It sat at airport for 2 days. Then I got back in , no warning lights on but I got home with more war https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2175811 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car went in for recall. Ford replaced engine because they claim a bolt broke. I have taken the car about 300 miles since I received it back and the engine light appeared. I let them know. Light went off and I had another important meeting to make in DFW . This time wrench and engine light came on . It sat at airport for 2 days. Then I got back in , no warning lights on but I got home with more war https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2175812 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car went in for recall. Ford replaced engine because they claim a bolt broke. I have taken the car about 300 miles since I received it back and the engine light appeared. I let them know. Light went off and I had another important meeting to make in DFW . This time wrench and engine light came on . It sat at airport for 2 days. Then I got back in , no warning lights on but I got home with more war https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2174978 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the vehi https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2174127 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufa https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2174357 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact had not experienced a failure before the recall repair; however, the contact experienced failures after the recall repair. The contact stated the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal and failed to exceed 30 MPH. A https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2173136 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Complaint Summary: My 2019 Ford EcoSport has experienced repeated failures of a known recall‑related engine defect. The engine was replaced once due to the recall, and less than a year later the same defect occurred again. The vehicle stalled on the highway, creating a serious safety hazard. Despite multiple recall repairs, the defect persists. Ford denied my buyback request without proper review https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2173298 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I took my vehicle into Apple Ford in Columbia, MD for a safety recall. They proceeded to tell me that my engine, the crankshaft, and the turbo also need to be replaced but will not cover it even though these issues were caused by the safety recall. Everything online says that with this recall the engine should be replaced under the recall. We had small issues with the car about a year ago that wer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2173299 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I took my vehicle into Apple Ford in Columbia, MD for a safety recall. They proceeded to tell me that my engine, the crankshaft, and the turbo also need to be replaced but will not cover it even though these issues were caused by the safety recall. Everything online says that with this recall the engine should be replaced under the recall. We had small issues with the car about a year ago that wer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2173300 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I took my vehicle into Apple Ford in Columbia, MD for a safety recall. They proceeded to tell me that my engine, the crankshaft, and the turbo also need to be replaced but will not cover it even though these issues were caused by the safety recall. Everything online says that with this recall the engine should be replaced under the recall. We had small issues with the car about a year ago that wer https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2172924 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The affected systems are the engine and powertrain. After completion of Safety Recall 23S64 (NHTSA #23V905) in November 2025, my vehicle began experiencing repeated loss of power, stalling, and reduced-power “limp mode” events. The check engine light illuminated and diagnostic trouble code P0299 (Turbocharger Underboost Condition) was identified. The vehicle remains available for inspection upon r https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2172925 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The affected systems are the engine and powertrain. After completion of Safety Recall 23S64 (NHTSA #23V905) in November 2025, my vehicle began experiencing repeated loss of power, stalling, and reduced-power “limp mode” events. The check engine light illuminated and diagnostic trouble code P0299 (Turbocharger Underboost Condition) was identified. The vehicle remains available for inspection upon r https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2172709 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I bought a used 2019 Ford Ecosport SE in January 2022. I received a recall notice (#23S64: “ENGINE OIL PUMP BELT AND TENSIONER REPLACEMENT FINAL REPAIR”). A paper notice I received from Ford dated June 2024 mentioned a remedy expected in Q1 2025. The estimation was pushed back, and parts were eventually ready in Q3, some time in August. Before I could take my vehicle to a dealership, on [XXX], wh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2172710 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I bought a used 2019 Ford Ecosport SE in January 2022. I received a recall notice (#23S64: “ENGINE OIL PUMP BELT AND TENSIONER REPLACEMENT FINAL REPAIR”). A paper notice I received from Ford dated June 2024 mentioned a remedy expected in Q1 2025. The estimation was pushed back, and parts were eventually ready in Q3, some time in August. Before I could take my vehicle to a dealership, on [XXX], wh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2172711 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I bought a used 2019 Ford Ecosport SE in January 2022. I received a recall notice (#23S64: “ENGINE OIL PUMP BELT AND TENSIONER REPLACEMENT FINAL REPAIR”). A paper notice I received from Ford dated June 2024 mentioned a remedy expected in Q1 2025. The estimation was pushed back, and parts were eventually ready in Q3, some time in August. Before I could take my vehicle to a dealership, on [XXX], wh https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2172472 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Due to a lack of available parts for this recall, the vehicle repairs will take up to 30 plus days before the parts arrive. On top of that, there is a waiting list for the vehicles that need to be fixed. This means, I will be without a vehicle for a lengthy amount of time. They don’t have enough loaners vehicles and I cannot afford to purchase a new car at this time. This recall issue has caused p https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2172500 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that on three separate occasions, the oil pump drive tensioner belt had failed and was replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). After the repairs were performed, the failure reoccurred, and the contact was informed that the part needed to be replaced another time. The vehicle was taken t https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2171850 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I bought a 2022 Ford Ecosport. The seatbelts are not working and I am currently down to one seatbelt in the rear seats that work. I haul 3 children regularly and now am having to transport without a seatbelt which is against the law and totally unsafe. I called Ricart’s in Columbus Ohio and they want $100 per seatbelt to fix. At this point I am expecting the other seatbelts not to work soon. I cal https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2171578 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic signal, it stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle re https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2170878 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I received the recall Notice 23S64/NHTSA23V905 from the dealership where I purchased my Ford Ecosport in August 2025. I called the dealership to schedule the repair on August 28, 2025. I spoke with Brandon from the service dept. He told me that they would need the car for two weeks to even determine IF the part in my vehicle indeed needed to be replaced and then, if so, they would have to see if t https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2170879 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I received the recall Notice 23S64/NHTSA23V905 from the dealership where I purchased my Ford Ecosport in August 2025. I called the dealership to schedule the repair on August 28, 2025. I spoke with Brandon from the service dept. He told me that they would need the car for two weeks to even determine IF the part in my vehicle indeed needed to be replaced and then, if so, they would have to see if t https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2170880 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I received the recall Notice 23S64/NHTSA23V905 from the dealership where I purchased my Ford Ecosport in August 2025. I called the dealership to schedule the repair on August 28, 2025. I spoke with Brandon from the service dept. He told me that they would need the car for two weeks to even determine IF the part in my vehicle indeed needed to be replaced and then, if so, they would have to see if t https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2170731 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The airbag service light was on prior to purchase. It wasn’t acknowledged by the dealership. When I asked about it he said “it’s because the car was sitting in the cold”. I took the car in to get looked at at a Ford dealership and they said my airbags are inoperable. My safety is at risk. https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2170514 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where the vehicle was recently purchased. The dealer had not yet diagnosed the vehicle. The contact was aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) from the Manufacturer App. H https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2170123 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was entering the vehicle through the vents. The contact stated that the odor caused headaches and was stuck in the contact’s clothing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with man https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport https://plaincars.com/make/ford-ecosport#complaint-2169479 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle has an open safety recall with no repair available. I have been waiting over two years for parts with no ETA from the manufacturer or dealership. During this time, the vehicle has experienced loss of power while driving, creating a safety risk. The dealership has acknowledged the recall but cannot complete the repair due to parts unavailability. The vehicle remains unsafe to operate, and t