There are 6 owner-reported brakes complaints for the 2020 Ford Ecosportin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle was driven to a nearby independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and several unknown DTCs were retrieved. The vehicle remained with an independent mechanic. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced at the dealer six days prior to the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was traveling out of town. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
The low engine oil pressure light was flashing, and the car would not drive any faster than 40 mph. By the time I got home the brakes were extremely hard to push so I had to use emergency brake to stop. My engine was seized. Ford had my vehicle from November 13, 2024-January 29, 2025. The dealership told me they replaced my engine, and over time this will happen again. I don’t feel safe driving long distances and I just had to replace the brakes costing $578. The car only has 67,000 miles on it and when I bought it, there was 40,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Low oil pressure sensor came on., Took car to get oil changed thinking that would be a quick fix. The car continue to drive rough making a loud knocking sound. Checking engine light, oil light and tool bar light were now on. Took it back to mechanic they said I had 2 camshaft sensors that need replaced. Got the sensors replaced , car did not seem any better. Took it back to mechanic and as I was driving the car lost total power and brakes failed. Mechanic put it on machine and then said the engine and turbo was blown.
The Brake system emits a squeaking, moan/groan sound when backing up. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The concern was that any sound not usual to the operation of the vehicle is a warning of a potential problem. No warning lights appeared. This problem was inspected, confirmed/diagnosed at a Ford dealer in Huntington, WV. The problem was supposed to be remedied with the replacement of the rear braking system(pads, rotors. and slides). The vehicle had 19,736 miles on it but the dealer said it was not a warranty item and charged $600.00 for the repair. The problem was not corrected. The manufacturer was contacted. A Ford representative contacted the dealer and was convinced by the dealer that nothing could be done to remedy this condition. Hence it still poses a threat to the safety of the vehicle. I researched the issue via the internet and found a considerable number of postings relating the same problem from other 2018-2020 Ford Ecosport owners. The results of their efforts mirrored mine. A video of the problem (post repair) is available but not able to download in this format.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FORD ECOSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OR WHILE IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAGUAS EXPRESSWAY MOTORS, CAGUAS, 00725, PUERTO RICO AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE DRUM AND PLATE NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT UNKNOWN REPAIRS TO THE BRAKES WERE BEING PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,600.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026