2021 Ford Ecosport fuel/propulsion system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2021 Ford Ecosport — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“For 14 months, I attempted to get active recalls fixed on the car at Downtown Sacramento Ford, which claimed to be certified pre-owned per Folsom Lake Ford but had existing recalls and issues when I bought it in March of 2024. My car finally broke down on 07/11/26 and was towed on 07/12/26 to the…”
filed Jul 26, 2026
“After having to have my vehicle towed to & held by the dealership for a total of 3 months altogether over the course of two separate engine rebuilds due to a national recall on faulty oil pump parts, my vehicle's check engine light came on & gave a message that there was an issue with the emissions…”
filed May 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Ecosport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ecosport | 23 | 6% |
| 2019 Ecosport | 34 | 7% |
| 2018 Ecosport | 39 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford Ecosport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.