Power train: axle shaft
Free remedy
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.
Research · 5 model years
Ford EcosportEvery model year, 2018–2022
Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 1,862 owner complaints for the Ford Ecosport. The 2018 model year has the most complaints (727).
Ford Ecosport years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2021 | 3 | 261 | 7 | 4 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 401 | 7 | 4 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 461 | 7 | 4 of 5 | 27 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 727 | 18 | 4 of 5 | 27 |
- 20222 recalls · 12 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20213 recalls · 261 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20203 recalls · 401 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20192 recalls · 461 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20182 recalls · 727 complaints · 27 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026
Latest recalls for the 2022 Ecosport
2 campaigns
Engine and engine cooling: oil
Remedy pending
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.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026