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2020 Ford EcoSport recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 27, 202525V442000 | Back over prevention: softwareA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V442000
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| Dec 22, 202323V905000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine oil/lubricationA loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V905000
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| Dec 17, 202020V791000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAir bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V791000
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Owner complaints by component400
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 179 | 45 |
| Engine | 170 | 43 |
| Power train | 53 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 39 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 24 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 3 |
| Air bags | 9 | 2 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine seized.”
- Engine
“The authorized Ford dealer failed to properly execute the safety recall repair. They twice filled my 1.0L EcoBoost wet-belt engine with standard domestic XO5W20BSP oil instead of the manufacturer-mandated,…”
- Unknown or other
“The low brake fluid warning came on my dash as I tried to stop at a stop sign. I tried again to depress the brake pedal and the brake pedal was not moving. It was like it was locked in place.”
Other Ford EcoSport model years
- 20222 recalls12 complaints
- 20213 recalls261 complaints
- 20203 recalls400 complaints
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- 20182 recalls726 complaints
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2020 Ford EcoSport recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Ford EcoSport have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford EcoSport. The most recent, 25V442000 (reported June 27, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Ford EcoSport?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 179 complaints out of 400 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Ford EcoSport?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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