2022 Ford EcoSport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford EcoSport. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (2), Structure (2), Engine (2).
Key takeaways
- 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 17% |
| Structure | 2 | 17% |
| Engine | 2 | 17% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 17% |
| Steering | 1 | 8% |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford EcoSport SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Ford EcoSport SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-13
I purchased my 2022 Ford EcoSport Titanium AWD used on February 14, 2026, with approximately 20,828 miles. The vehicle currently has approximately 36,000 miles. When purchased, the vehicle had no noticeable steering problems. However, over time, I began experiencing alignment issues, uneven front tire wear, and steeri...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-26
My 2022 Ford EcoSport has approximately 27,000 miles. I began experiencing a repetitive rotational thudding noise coming from the front of the vehicle while driving. The noise occurs while the vehicle is moving. On September 1, 2026, I took the vehicle to NTB for inspection. NTB diagnosed the vehicle as needing both fr...
Power Train - filed 2026-03-21
The vehicle was built at the Chennai, India plant on April 22, 2022. Official NHTSA recall 25V126 (Ford 25S12) covers 2021‑2022 EcoSports built between April 1, 2021 and July 20, 2022—my build date falls inside that window. The vehicle exhibits the exact symptoms described in the recall: a jolt/clunk when shifting int...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.