Used Ford EcoSport: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 1,826 complaints across these 5 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the EcoSport from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	Total
Engine	530	337	274	178	2	1,321
Transmission	60	44	48	27		179
Electrical	24	9	9	11		53

EcoSport generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Second generation
2018–2022
2018 update: Revised front end design; Redesigned rear bumper; Optional 8-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone integration.
2021 update: Facelift production for the Indian market was cancelled due to the closure of plants.; Models due to be exported to the US were also cancelled.

Mileages where EcoSport problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
9,600–9,667 miles	Coolant leaking into engine	2021
33,000–90,000 miles	Oil pump belt engine failure	2020
40,000–48,000 miles	Early power loss, engine failure	2019
49,000–77,301 miles	Low oil pressure engine failure	2018
56,000–75,000 miles	Oil pump-related engine failure	2021
61,000–73,000 miles	Oil pressure loss, engine failure	2019
65,000–77,301 miles	Brake loss during engine stall	2018