How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2020 Ford Ecosport have?

NHTSA lists 53 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Ecosport, which is 13% of the 398 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Ford Ecosport transmission or powertrain?

No related recalls are listed for this component and model year in the data provided.

At what mileage do 2020 Ecosport powertrain problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2020 Ecosport is 26,000 miles.

Are there any crashes or fires linked to 2020 Ecosport powertrain complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 2 fires among the complaints tied to this year and component area, with 0 injuries reported.

How does the 2020 Ecosport compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2020 model year had 53 Transmission & Powertrain complaints (13% share), compared to 67 complaints (9% share) in 2018, 50 complaints (11% share) in 2019, and 50 complaints (19% share) in 2021.

2020 Ford Ecosport Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 53 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Ford Ecosport, 13% of that year's 398 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 26,000. No related recalls are on file for this component in this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 53; 13% of 398 complaints
All complaints this year: 398
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 26,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle rolling backward unexpectedly after being placed in park and left unattended.
Some describe hard jerking or jumping when shifting between park, drive, and reverse, comparable to hitting a speed bump.
Others report the transmission dropping rpm and feeling like it slips in and out of gear while driving or during cruise, with rpm fluctuating even at idle.
Several complaints tie powertrain trouble to oil pump failure, which owners say led to engine knocking, power loss, and in some cases the need to replace both the engine and transmission.
Jerking and stalling sensations were reported during acceleration and while climbing hills, described by one owner as feeling like the car was about to cut off.

When 2020 Ford Ecosport transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2021, latest Sep 12, 2026.

53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2023 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2020 Ford Ecosport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Ecosport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
201867 (9%)
201950 (11%)
202053 (13%)
202150 (19%)
20221 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2020 Ford Ecosport have?: NHTSA lists 53 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Ecosport, which is 13% of the 398 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Ford Ecosport transmission or powertrain?: No related recalls are listed for this component and model year in the data provided.
At what mileage do 2020 Ecosport powertrain problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2020 Ecosport is 26,000 miles.
Are there any crashes or fires linked to 2020 Ecosport powertrain complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 2 fires among the complaints tied to this year and component area, with 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2020 Ecosport compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2020 model year had 53 Transmission & Powertrain complaints (13% share), compared to 67 complaints (9% share) in 2018, 50 complaints (11% share) in 2019, and 50 complaints (19% share) in 2021.