Ford Ecosport reliability
The Ford Ecosport fails its MOT about as often as most cars up to 5 years old: 13.6% of 57,189 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
8 DVSA recalls for the Ford Ecosport
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
25C76 EcoSport - Powertrain Control Module Software Update
On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 21C08 may not have been delivered properly and diagnostic equipment connected via the Onboard diagnostic port will not read out the long term fuel consumption and distance values as per required regulation.
Fix: Update the Powertrain Control Module and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
Recalled models: ECOSPORT · 3 vehicles
CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
Recalled models: ECOSPORT · 1 vehicles
X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
Affected vehicles may develop a crack in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
Fix: Update software to prevent a cracked DPF. Test and replace DPFs that are already cracked.
Recalled models: ECOSPORT · 882 vehicles
Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low g locking mechanism
Vehicle seatbelts may have a defective low G locking mechanism.
Fix: Inspect the seat belt label for date range. If within suspect range exchange seat belt retractor.
Recalled models: ECOSPORT · 1,528 vehicles
Lower control arm weld may not meet sepcification
Lower control arm weld may not meet specification.
Fix: Inspect the front Lower Control Arms and fit new arms if required.
Recalled models: ECOSPORT · 991 vehicles
Fuel leak may occur
The fuel tubes are not earthed correctly. If an electro static discharge occurs on the fuel tubes it may cause a pin size hole in the fuel tube and a subsequent fuel leak. If the vehicle is stationary at traffic lights this could cause a pooling underneath the vehicle which could cause the road surface to become slippery and a possible danger to two wheeled vehicles.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install a new conductive clip to the fuel and brake tube bundle and attach it to the vehicle body.
Recalled models: ECOSPORT · 1,023 vehicles
Vehicle may become unstable due to rear suspension fault
The rear suspension trailing arm bolts may have not have been tightened to the correct specification during assembly.. There is a possibility that the bolt/s could fail causing underbody knocking noise.
Fix: Replace the trailing arm nuts and bolts and tighten to the correct torque
Recalled models: ECOSPORT · 1,264 vehicles
Fuel may leak
The Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines do not have adequate corrosion-resistant protective coating. Corrosion of the Fuel Line may result fuel leaking.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Fuel and Fuel Vapour Lines with ones of revised specification.
Recalled models: ECOSPORT · 35 vehicles
Checking a Ford Ecosport before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.