DecodedCarsFord EcoSport
5 model years from 2018 to 2022, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2018–2022
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 25–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2022)
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2018 (727)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 6,579 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2022 EcoSport in brief
The 2022 Ford EcoSport is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway), 2% better than the 2022 small SUV average of 24.5 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Ford EcoSport has 5 model years in our data, from 2018 to 2022, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2021 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 28 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine and engine cooling (818), engine (809), power train (221).
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 6 campaigns and 1,861 owner complaints.
How the 2018 EcoSport compares
The 2018 Ford EcoSport is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.0L 3-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 162 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 99-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,020 lb.
About the Ford EcoSport
The Ford EcoSport is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by Ford between 2003 and 2022.
From the Wikipedia article "Ford EcoSport", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2022 EcoSport pros & cons
Full 2022 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints12 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 133 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 20.4% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 EcoSport
12 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 2 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2018 EcoSport
727 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 2 fire reports · 18 crash reports
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
EcoSport changes by model year
- 2022
- Engine dropped: 1.0L 3-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG down from 28 to 25
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | – | – | ★★★★★ | 2 | 12 |
| 2021 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 161.4 in | 3,300 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 261 |
| 2020 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 161.4 in | 3,300 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 400 |
| 2019 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 161.4 in | 3,300 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 461 |
| 2018 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 162.2 in | 3,020 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 727 |
Alternatives to the 2022 EcoSport
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 38 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2022 Honda CR-V | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2022 Ford Bronco | 20 MPG | Not rated | 23 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2022 Subaru Forester | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →