Ford Ecosport years to avoid
The Ford Ecosport years to avoid are 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2005 is the cleanest year on record.
2,423
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2005–2022
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Ecosport years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 961 |
Every Ecosport year
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Ecosport years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ecosport years to avoid are 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2005.
What is the best year for the Ford Ecosport?
By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ecosport years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Ecosport have?
Across all model years, the Ecosport has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,423 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.