2020 Ford EcoSport · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 69owner reports
- 70,000median miles
- $6,000median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 12, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
361 of the 398 complaints on this car are about the engine. 69 of those describe stalling.
Tick what matches of 69 reports
Stalling on other EcoSport years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (15 reports) and the battery (6 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2020 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
All 3 recalls on the 2020 Ford EcoSport, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the EcoSport
Oil pump failure. Closed feb 14, 2024, led to recall 23V-905.
What owners paid
11 of the 69 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,050 to $8,300.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 58,978 and 79,000 miles, from the 33 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“I was driving on [XXX] in Houston, Texas. Low Oil Pressure warning came on dashboard. The vehicle lost power. I was able to limp off of the freeway. Thankfully the car didnât die until I was off of the road. I have had the vehicle towed to the Ford dealer. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Filed Apr 17, 2024
“Engine seized while driving down the road in traffic, loss of power steering and power brakes. Had to tow it to ford. FORD WILL NOT REPLACE ENGINE THAT THE OIL PUMP DAMAGED. THEY WANT 8 THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!!”
Filed Mar 28, 2024
“Low oil pressure warning on dash, engine lost power while driving. Vehicle stalled and would not restart. Oil level was good. Towed to shop and was informed of an oil pump drive belt failure causing internal engine damage and turbocharger failure. No warning lights prior to incident. I am the technician filing this for our customer.”
Filed Jan 5, 2024
“Driving around town and the low oil pressure warning come on the dash and the vehicle had loss of power. The vehicle was parked the oil was full and oil changed was done 2 weeks earlier. No the vehicle sounds load.”
Filed Dec 18, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 69 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 86 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 82 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 66 reports