Ford EcoSport recalls

14 official safety recalls for the Ford EcoSport from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Software issue may prevent diagnostic data readout

    Reported February 6, 2026Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2026/0474 vehicles affected

    A previous software repair may not have installed correctly, preventing diagnostic equipment from reading long-term fuel consumption and distance values through the onboard diagnostic port. The powertrain control module will be updated and the installation verified.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    25C76 EcoSport - Powertrain Control Module Software Update
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 21C08 may not have been delivered properly and diagnostic equipment connected via the Onboard diagnostic port will not read out the long term fuel consumption and distance values as per required regulation.
    Remedy
    Update the Powertrain Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.

  2. Rear-view camera may show a reduced view or stay on

    Reported September 8, 2025Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2025/3591,006 vehicles affected

    A software problem may reduce the rear-view camera view or leave it on after reversing. The vehicle software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
    Defect
    On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
    Remedy
    Update the vehicle software to the latest level.

  3. Rearview camera image may be blank or remain on screen

    Reported June 27, 2025Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 25V442000200,237 vehicles affected

    A software error may make the rearview camera image blank or leave it displayed after backing. A blank image reduces the view behind the vehicle; an image that remains on screen may distract the driver. Both can increase crash risk. Dealers will update the camera software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
    Consequence
    A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

  4. Front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission

    Reported February 28, 2025Model years 2021–2022NHTSA campaign 25V12600018,648 vehicles affected

    The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, causing a loss of drive power. The vehicle may also roll away if the parking brake is not applied. Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a disconnected half shaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S12.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  5. Diesel particulate filter may crack

    Reported December 19, 2024Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2025/094213,392 vehicles affected

    The diesel particulate filter may crack. The software will be updated to prevent cracking, and filters already cracked will be tested and replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
    Remedy
    Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.

  6. Oil pump belt or tensioner may fail

    Reported December 22, 2023Model years 2018–2022NHTSA campaign 23V905000139,730 vehicles affected

    The oil pump drive belt or tensioner may fail, causing loss of oil pressure. This can stall the engine and reduce power braking assist, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the tensioner assembly and belt free of charge. If belt damage causes engine failure, dealers will replace the engine free of charge as an interim repair.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  7. Seat belt locking mechanism may be defective

    Reported April 14, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/1233,056 vehicles affected

    A seat belt may have a defective low G locking mechanism. The belt label will be checked and the retractor exchanged if it is within the suspect range.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SEATBELTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE LOW G LOCKING MECHANISM
    Defect
    Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G locking mechanism.
    Remedy
    Inspect the seat belt label for date range. If within suspect range exchange seat belt retractor.

  8. Frontal airbag may not deploy as intended

    Reported December 17, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V79100012 vehicles affected

    An affected frontal airbag module may be missing its first-stage booster propellant and sleeve, so it may not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the affected airbag module, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Front seat frame welds may be improper

    Reported January 2, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V02300063 vehicles affected

    Improperly welded front seat frames may leave the seat backs unsecured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
    Consequence
    A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy
    Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Lower control arm weld may be defective

    Reported October 2, 2018Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2018/248991 vehicles affected

    A lower control arm weld may not meet specification. The front lower control arms will be inspected and replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOWER CONTROL ARM WELD MAY NOT MEET SEPCIFICATION
    Defect
    Lower control arm weld may not meet specification.
    Remedy
    Inspect the front Lower Control Arms and fit new arms if required.

  11. Brake fluid cap label may be incorrect

    Reported May 14, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V312000273 vehicles affected

    An incorrect label on the brake fluid cap may lead owners to use the wrong fluid, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the cap and owner's manual kit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES
    Defect
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
    Consequence
    Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Fuel tube may develop a hole and leak

    Reported May 23, 2016Model years 2013–2014DVSA recall R/2016/102EU Safety Gate A12/0770/161,023 vehicles affected

    An electrostatic discharge may puncture an incorrectly earthed fuel tube, causing a fuel leak. Fuel pooling could make the road slippery and endanger two-wheeled vehicles. A conductive clip will be fitted to the fuel and brake tube bundle and attached to the vehicle body.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    The fuel tubes are not earthed correctly. If an electro static discharge occurs on the fuel tubes it may cause a pin size hole in the fuel tube and a subsequent fuel leak. If the vehicle is stationary at traffic lights this could cause a pooling underneath the vehicle which could cause the road surface to become slippery and a possible danger to two wheeled vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install a new conductive clip to the fuel and brake tube bundle and attach it to the vehicle body.

  13. Rear suspension bolts may fail

    Reported September 3, 2015Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2015/1261,264 vehicles affected

    Rear suspension trailing arm bolts may be insufficiently tightened and could fail, causing a knocking noise underneath the vehicle. The nuts and bolts will be replaced and tightened to the correct torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION FAULT
    Defect
    The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may have not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly.. There is a possibility that the bolt/s could fail causing underbody knocking noise.
    Remedy
    Replace the trailing arm nuts and bolts and tighten to the correct torque

  14. Fuel lines may corrode and leak

    Reported April 30, 2015Model years 2013–2014DVSA recall R/2015/026EU Safety Gate A12/0293/1535 vehicles affected

    The fuel and fuel vapour lines may corrode because their protective coating is inadequate, allowing fuel to leak. Both lines will be replaced with revised-specification parts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    The Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines do not have adequate corrosion-resistant protective coating. Corrosion of the Fuel Line may result fuel leaking.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines with ones of revised specification.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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