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Ford Ecosport

2021 only

304 classified complaints 3 recalls

2021 Ford Ecosport have 304 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 54,803 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2021 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 — 2021 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 75 complaints

Median onset: 54,803 miles. 5.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 56 complaints

Median onset: 58,933 miles.

Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys · Engine 27 complaints

Median onset: 61,000 miles.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 27 complaints

Median onset: 58,000 miles.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 22 complaints

Median onset: 72,380 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 16 complaints

Median onset: 54,606 miles.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 14,000 miles.

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

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 2021 model year. See the full Ford Ecosport report for every year and full specs/safety data.