Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 374 complaints for the 2020 Ford EcoSport, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

374

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V9050002023-22-12

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.

A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 374 issues reported over 1 model years, engine and engine cooling problems are the most common for the 2020 Ford EcoSport. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine And Engine Cooling170

02Engine84

03Power Train,engine13

04Unknown Or Other12

05Engine,fuel/propulsion System10

374 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford EcoSport Fuel Economy

25–28mpg combined

23-27city

29hwy

$1,550-$1,750/yr

The 2020 Ford EcoSport delivers 25 to 28 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

EcoSport FWD - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.0L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city29 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

EcoSport AWD - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

23 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Ford EcoSport

39States

22%in top 3

Ohio has the most inventory at 8%, with options spread across 39 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

OHOhio

808%

PAPennsylvania

777%

FLFlorida

687%

TXTexas

687%

MOMissouri

454%

CACalifornia

434%

MIMichigan

424%

ILIllinois

414%

DEDelaware

394%

DCWashington DC

384%

NCNorth Carolina

363%

INIndiana

303%

NYNew York

273%

AZArizona

263%

NHNew Hampshire

263%

MDMaryland

252%

GAGeorgia

252%

TNTennessee

252%

OKOklahoma

232%

COColorado

212%

UT18

KY16

MN14

NJ14

WI13

MA11

ID11

NE11

WA11

KS11

VT10

OR10

AL9

RI9

CT7

HI6

IA6

ME6

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Ford EcoSport Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Ford EcoSport a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2020 Ford EcoSport. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Ford EcoSport. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

You'll get between 25 and 28 MPG combined from the 2020 Ford EcoSport, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems top the list with 374 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.