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Ford Ecosport

2020 only

488 classified complaints 3 recalls

2020 Ford Ecosport have 488 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 71,964 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Ecosport report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2020 only

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 123 complaints

Median onset: 71,964 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys · Engine 107 complaints

Median onset: 71,500 miles.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 97 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 62 complaints

Median onset: 63,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 12 complaints

Median onset: 81,500 miles. 25.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 12 complaints

Median onset: 52,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 73,622 miles.

Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 7 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2020 model year. See the full Ford Ecosport report for every year and full specs/safety data.