NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
258 reports15,128 miles · Aug 4, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000(Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the dealer was contacted for the recall repair and advised that the recall parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to the parts not …
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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000(Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the dealer was contacted for the recall repair and advised that the recall parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to the parts not being made available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
NHTSA ODI #11678309
20,000 miles · Aug 1, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. The driver raised the hood and noticed that the engine compartment was covered with engine oil. The vehicle was towe…
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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. The driver raised the hood and noticed that the engine compartment was covered with engine oil. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, a local dealer had informed the contact that the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
NHTSA ODI #11677814
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 2025
Unknown Or Other
Recall is for 25S12 FRONT HALF SHAFT INSPECTION red McCombs completed and passed on June 23 2025 a week later the shaft had been bent Ford is denying paying for the recall because it was initially passed. I’m writing to follow up on an ongoing issue involving my 2021 Ford EcoSport currently at your dealership, Red McCombs Ford.…
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Recall is for 25S12 FRONT HALF SHAFT INSPECTION red McCombs completed and passed on June 23 2025 a week later the shaft had been bent Ford is denying paying for the recall because it was initially passed. I’m writing to follow up on an ongoing issue involving my 2021 Ford EcoSport currently at your dealership, Red McCombs Ford. I’ve been without a vehicle for several weeks now, and despite multiple text updates from Adrian, I’ve yet to receive a concrete response or resolution from Ford regarding the recall and repair process. As you are aware, my vehicle was inspected at your service department on June 23, 2025 in relation to Ford Recall 25S12, concerning improper axle half-shaft installation. At that time, I was told the axle was installed correctly. However, by June 30, the vehicle was back at your shop with a bent axle shaft — a serious failure that occurred less than a week after your team cleared it. This raises a critical concern. Given the nature of the recall — where improperly seated axles can cause spline wear, misalignment, or other stress-related damage — it is highly plausible that the damage was either missed during inspection or already underway when the vehicle was deemed compliant. Despite this, I have received no official update from Ford about whether the repair will be covered under the recall. The continued delay, lack of communication, and lack of access to a working vehicle have created a great deal of inconvenience and frustration. At this time, I am requesting the following: A written update on the current status of my vehicle’s repair and Ford’s determination. A copy of the inspection report from 6/23 outlining what was evaluated during the recall check. Confirmation that this issue is being escalated appropriately within Ford if a resolution is still pending. I would appreciate a prompt response so we can move forward in resolving this issue. You may contact me directly by phone or email.
NHTSA ODI #11675150
11,226 miles · Jul 21, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving over a bridge. The deale…
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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving over a bridge. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,226. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA ODI #11675121
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 2025
Power Train
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V126000(Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The m…
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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V126000(Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA ODI #11674234
55,000 miles · Jul 11, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000(Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the contact's mother was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly went into Limp mode. T…
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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000(Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the contact's mother was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle suddenly went into Limp mode. The driver was able to pull to a safe area, was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The dealer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA ODI #11672716
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000(Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000(Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA ODI #11672521
41,000 miles · Jul 9, 2025
Electrical SystemFireInjury
The contact owned a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road and the vehicle experience a loss of automotive power. The contact stated that black smoke was leaking from under the hood…
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The contact owned a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact managed to pull over to the shoulder of the road and the vehicle experience a loss of automotive power. The contact stated that black smoke was leaking from under the hood and the driver-side door would not unlock or unlatch to open. In addition, the contact stated that she managed to exit through the front passenger side door before the vehicle caught on fire. The contact sustained a bruise and scrapes on her left leg however, did not seek medical attention. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot, where it was deemed a total loss. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
NHTSA ODI #11672319
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2025
Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aw…
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The contact owns a 2021 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA ODI #11669518
Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2025
Engine
Oil pump tensioner failure still has not fix the recall on my vehicle since 12/23/2023 when it was issued. I had taken my vehicle in today for both recalls Ford only address the Half Shaft recall. But stated parts are not available on the oil pump tensioner. Being waiting for a remedy for year and a half. I can not claim lemo…
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Oil pump tensioner failure still has not fix the recall on my vehicle since 12/23/2023 when it was issued. I had taken my vehicle in today for both recalls Ford only address the Half Shaft recall. But stated parts are not available on the oil pump tensioner. Being waiting for a remedy for year and a half. I can not claim lemon law in California with Ford hiding behind the recall issued. Ford should be forced to buy back vehicle or fix the recall.
NHTSA ODI #11668243
Official recalls
3Jun 27, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Feb 28, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a disconnected half shaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S12.
Dec 22, 2023
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
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