Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2020GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual
375 serious complaints of 399, the most about engine and engine cooling (179) and engine (169); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 3 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE23015: oil pump failure.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed parts were not yet available.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine and engine cooling, Jun 2024
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the oil pressure warning light had illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Sep 2023
Fixes and extended coverage
- Repair program Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine Timing Belt and Oil Pump Belt Interval Change (26L02, Aug 2026)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
399 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 25–28 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2020 trims and features
Every EcoSport year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2020
- Starting prices: +$105 to +$300 (3 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: 2.0L Ti-VCT → 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4 (SES)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wired (SES, Titanium, SE)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wired (SES, Titanium, SE)
- Engine: 1.0L EcoBoost → 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4 (Titanium, S, SE)
- Horsepower: 123 hp → 166 hp (Titanium, S, SE)
- Torque: 125 lb-ft → 149 lb-ft (Titanium, S, SE)
- Fuel economy (combined): 28 mpg → 25 mpg (Titanium, S, SE)
- Touchscreen: 6.5 in → 8 in (SE)
2020 EcoSport trims
| S | SE | SES | Titanium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | from $19,995 | from $23,450 | $27,380 | from $26,265 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | AWD 2.0L I4: 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4 FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 1.0L EcoBoost I-3 | AWD 2.0L I4: 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4 FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 1.0L EcoBoost I-3 | 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4 | AWD 2.0L I4: 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4 FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 1.0L EcoBoost I-3 |
| Horsepower | AWD 2.0L I4: 166 hp FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 123 hp | AWD 2.0L I4: 166 hp FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 123 hp | 166 hp | AWD 2.0L I4: 166 hp FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 123 hp |
| Torque | AWD 2.0L I4: 149 lb-ft FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 125 lb-ft | AWD 2.0L I4: 149 lb-ft FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 125 lb-ft | 149 lb-ft | AWD 2.0L I4: 149 lb-ft FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 125 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission | 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission | 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission | 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD 2.0L I4 / FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3 | AWD 2.0L I4 / FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3 | Awd | AWD 2.0L I4 / FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3 |
| Fuel economy (combined) | AWD 2.0L I4: 25 mpg FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 28 mpg | AWD 2.0L I4: 25 mpg FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 28 mpg | 25 mpg | AWD 2.0L I4: 25 mpg FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 28 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Max towing | AWD 2.0L I4: 2,000 lb FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 1,400 lb | AWD 2.0L I4: 2,000 lb FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 1,400 lb | 2,000 lb | AWD 2.0L I4: 2,000 lb FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 1,400 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 20.9 cu ft | 20.9 cu ft | 20.9 cu ft | 20.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 50 cu ft | 50 cu ft | 50 cu ft | 50 cu ft |
| Length | 161.3 in | 161.3 in | 161.3 in | 161.3 in |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 4.2 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | — | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Audio | — | — | — | Bang & Olufsen |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 + option | 7 | 10 |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Optional | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Optional | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Parking sensors | — | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Cloth + option | Cloth + option | Optional | Leather + option |
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front | Front |
| Climate zones | — | 1 | — | — |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | ||||
| Wheels | 16 in | 16 in | 17 in | 17 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (38)
| S | SE | SES | Titanium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Management Package $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Equipment Group 100A | Standard | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 200A | — | Standard | — | — |
| Equipment Group 300A | — | — | Standard | — |
| Equipment Group 400A | — | — | — | Standard |
| Interior Protection Package $195 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| SE Convenience Package $1,495 | — | Optional | — | — |
| SES Black Appearance Package $395 | — | — | Optional | — |
| Roof Crossbars | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Engine Block Heater $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front License Plate Bracket | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Hood Deflector | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Keyless-Entry Keypad $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof-Mounted Bike Carrier | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Side-Window Deflectors | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front and Rear Molded Splash Guards $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Lock Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Area Protector | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dash Cam Systems | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Floor Liners | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Start System $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blue Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat $395 | — | Optional | — | — |
| Canyon Ridge Metallic | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Diamond White | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lightning Blue | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Moondust Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Race Red | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat $395 | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Shadow Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Smoke Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat $595 | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Ebony Black ActiveX Seating Material with Gray Accents | — | — | Optional | — |
| Ebony Black Leather-Trimmed with Perforation | — | — | — | Optional |
| Medium Light Stone Leather-Trimmed with Perforation | — | — | — | Optional |
| Medium Stone Cloth | Optional | — | — | — |
| Unique Ebony Black Cloth | — | Optional | — | — |
| Unique Medium Stone Cloth | — | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 166 hp | AWD | 25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 11 | Unknown or other (2) | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 259 | Engine and engine cooling (134) | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo, 123 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 116 hp | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 399 | Engine and engine cooling (179) | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 460 | Engine and engine cooling (215) | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo, 123 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 166 hp | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 726 | Engine (355) | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: EcoSport 2018–2022 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ford EcoSport SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 11 |
| 2022 | Ford EcoSport SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 11 |
| 2021 | Ford EcoSport SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 259 |
| 2021 | Ford EcoSport SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 259 |
| 2020 | Ford EcoSport SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 399 |
| 2020 | Ford EcoSport SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 399 |
| 2019 | Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 460 |
| 2019 | Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 460 |
| 2018 | Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 726 |
| 2018 | Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 726 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EcoSport AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2021 | EcoSport AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2021 | EcoSport FWD | Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2020 | EcoSport AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2020 | EcoSport FWD | Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2019 | EcoSport AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2019 | EcoSport FWD | Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2018 | EcoSport AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2018 | EcoSport FWD | Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.