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2022 Ford EcoSport

SUV · 2018–2022

2018–2022 Ford EcoSport
2018–2022 pictured. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Best bet2022Fewest serious problems: 0.1× usual AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

2022BEST BUYSerious complaints 0.0× usual

8 serious complaints of 11, the most about structure (2) and engine (2); per car on the road, 0.0× this model's usual year. 2 recalls.

11 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 25 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2022 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

20182019202020212022

What changed for 2022

2022 EcoSport trims

SSESESTitanium
Price
Starting MSRP$22,040$25,510$28,205$28,395
Powertrain
Engine2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-42.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-42.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-42.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4
Horsepower166 hp166 hp166 hp166 hp
Torque149 lb-ft149 lb-ft149 lb-ft149 lb-ft
Transmission6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission
Gears6666
DrivetrainAwdAwdAwdAwd
Fuel economy (combined)25 mpg25 mpg25 mpg25 mpg
Size and capability
Seats5555
Max towing2,000 lb2,000 lb2,000 lb2,000 lb
Cargo behind last row20.5 cu ft20.5 cu ft20.5 cu ft20.5 cu ft
Max cargo50 cu ft50 cu ft50 cu ft50 cu ft
Length161.3 in161.3 in161.3 in161.3 in
Tech
Touchscreen4.2 in8 in8 in8 in
Apple CarPlay—WiredWiredWired
Android Auto—WiredWiredWired
Audio———Bang & Olufsen
Speakers6Optional710
Driver assistance
Blind-spot monitoring—OptionalBlind Spot AlertBlind Spot Alert
Rear cross-traffic—OptionalRear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic Alert
Parking sensors—RearRearRear
Comfort
SeatsCloth + optionCloth + optionOptionalLeather + option
Heated seats—FrontFrontFront
Climate zones1———
Remote startApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit Bench
Exterior
Wheels16 in16 in + option17 in17 in
HeadlightsHalogenHalogenHalogenHalogen
Packages and options (36)
SSESESTitanium
Cargo Management Package $110OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Equipment Group 100A Standard———
Equipment Group 200A —Standard——
SE Appearance Package $495—Optional——
Equipment Group 300A ——Standard—
Equipment Group 400A ———Standard
Interior Protection Package $195—OptionalOptionalOptional
SE Convenience Package $1,495—Optional——
Engine Block Heater $75OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Front Mud Flaps/Splash Guard $200Optional———
Keyless-Entry Keypad $110OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Front and Rear Molded Splash Guards OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sport Decals $195OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Start System $495OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
16" Low-Gloss Magnetic-Painted Machined-Face Aluminum Standard———
16" Shadow Silver-Painted Aluminum —Standard——
17" Black-Painted Aluminum ——Standard—
17" Dark Stainless-Painted Machined Aluminum ———Standard
17" Shadow Silver Aluminum —Optional——
Blue Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Diamond White OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lightning Blue OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Luxe Yellow OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Moondust Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Race Red OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat $395OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Shadow Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Smoke Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat $595OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ebony Black ActiveX Seating Material with Gray Accents ——Optional—
Ebony Black ActiveX Seating Material ———Optional
Ebony Black Cloth with Orange Copper Accents —Optional——
Medium Light Stone ActiveX Seating Material ———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 brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, 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

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2022 2.0L 4-cyl, 166 hpAWD25 mpg 4 of 5 2 11 Unknown or other (2) Yes
2021 1.0L 3-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl		AWD, FWD25–28 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, FWD25–28 mpg 4 of 5 3 399 Engine and engine cooling (179) Yes
2019 1.0L 3-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl		AWD, FWD25–28 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, FWD25–28 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 CarPlay (wired or wireless)AWD or 4WDBlind-spot monitoringHeated front seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote start

Apple lists CarPlay for: EcoSport 2018–2022 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2022 Ford EcoSport SUV AWD4 NoNo 211
2022 Ford EcoSport SUV FWD4 NoNo 211
2021 Ford EcoSport SUV AWD4 NoNo 3259
2021 Ford EcoSport SUV FWD4 NoNo 3259
2020 Ford EcoSport SUV AWD4 NoNo 3399
2020 Ford EcoSport SUV FWD4 NoNo 3399
2019 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD4 NoNo 2460
2019 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD4 NoNo 2460
2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD4 NoNo 2726
2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD4 NoNo 2726

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2022EcoSport AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 25
2021EcoSport AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 25
2021EcoSport FWDAuto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo 28
2020EcoSport AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 25
2020EcoSport FWDAuto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo 28
2019EcoSport AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 25
2019EcoSport FWDAuto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo 28
2018EcoSport AWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 25
2018EcoSport FWDAuto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo 28

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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