Ford Ecosport 2014 to 2022
2014 to 2022
Based on 3 sources, each with its own reference date
No documented known problems found. That does not mean the car is problem free
Key points to know
- Safety rating
5 results · NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2022
- Insurance loss
4 results · IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2022
Recalls
Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026
We could not check NHTSA for this model
No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2022
Safety rating
American crash test (NHTSA)
NHTSA safety rating: ECOSPORT
NHTSA scores the ECOSPORT from model year 2018 at 4 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 3/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: ECOSPORT
NHTSA scores the ECOSPORT from model year 2019 at 4 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 3/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: ECOSPORT
NHTSA scores the ECOSPORT from model year 2020 at 4 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 3/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: ECOSPORT
NHTSA scores the ECOSPORT from model year 2021 at 4 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 3/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: ECOSPORT
NHTSA scores the ECOSPORT from model year 2022 at 4 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 3/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
Insurance loss
Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects
IIHS/HLDI loss index: EcoSport 4dr 4WD
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for EcoSport 4dr 4WD is 136. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: EcoSport 4dr
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for EcoSport 4dr is 110. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: EcoSport 4dr
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for EcoSport 4dr is 115. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: EcoSport 4dr
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for EcoSport 4dr is 134. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
Inspection statistics for these model years
- 3 to 5 years: 1,919 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 954 inspections
3 to 5 years: 1,919 inspections
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 62 of the 1919 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 33 of the 1919 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 30 of the 1919 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 27 of the 1919 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 25 of the 1919 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
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6 to 8 years: 954 inspections
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 58 of the 954 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 33 of the 954 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 30 of the 954 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 22 of the 954 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 13 of the 954 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 32,559 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 6,387 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 5,497 inspections
3 to 5 years: 32,559 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5227 of the 32559 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
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6 to 8 years: 6,387 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1682 of the 6387 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 10705 of the 44776 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
9 to 11 years: 5,497 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1982 of the 5497 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4696 of the 13402 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 9,314 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 10,122 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 4,144 inspections
6 to 8 years: 10,122 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1648 of the 10122 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1633 of the 10122 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 355 of the 10122 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 210 of the 10122 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 132 of the 10122 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 9,314 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1389 of the 9314 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1203 of the 9314 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 280 of the 9314 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 162 of the 9314 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 31 of the 9314 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
9 to 11 years: 4,144 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 849 of the 4144 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 693 of the 4144 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 159 of the 4144 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 110 of the 4144 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 71 of the 4144 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
6 to 8 years: 642 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 129 fail items across 642 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking systems
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 93 fail items across 642 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 22 fail items across 642 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 20 fail items across 642 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 16 fail items across 642 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
- 6 to 8 years: 1,121 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 427 inspections
6 to 8 years: 1,121 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 200 fail items across 1121 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 124 fail items across 1121 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 72 fail items across 1121 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 52 fail items across 1121 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 37 fail items across 1121 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
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9 to 11 years: 427 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 143 fail items across 427 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 129 fail items across 427 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 100 fail items across 427 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 70 fail items across 427 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 41 fail items across 427 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
See the inspection statistics for all generations of Ecosport
Go to EcosportInspections by country and age
This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.
| Age | Netherlands | United Kingdom | Czechia | Ireland | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | 27.2% failed (2536 of 9314) | 16.1% failed (5227 of 32559) | No data | Too few inspections | No data |
| 6-8 years | 31.6% failed (3202 of 10122) | 24.2% failed (12387 of 51163) | No data | 29.4% failed (330 of 1121) | 22.2% failed (100 of 450) |
| 9-11 years | 36.3% failed (1503 of 4144) | 35.3% failed (6678 of 18899) | No data | 56.7% failed (242 of 427) | Too few inspections |
| 12-14 years | Too few inspections | No data | No data | No data | No data |
Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.
Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.
Buyer knowledge and checklist
Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.
Periodic inspection: STK (Stanice technické kontroly, the Czech periodic inspection): every 2 years
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
What are the known problems with a Ford Ecosport 2014 to 2022?
Safety rating: 5 results (NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2022). Insurance loss: 4 results (IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2022). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.
Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Ford Ecosport?
Official inspection point: Braking equipment. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 58 of the 954 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr. CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.
Where does this data come from?
CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2022), NHTSA SafetyRatings (data up to and including 2022), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2022), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 20/09/2026), Finnish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.