2021 Ford EcoSport · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 37owner reports
- 50,000median miles
- $3,500median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jun 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
215 of the 258 complaints on this car are about the engine. 37 of those describe engine failure. Only stalling is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 37 reports
Engine failure 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
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (37 reports) and the timing chain (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2021 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 2021 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
12 of the 37 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $300 to $8,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 15,000 and 66,000 miles, from the 23 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Engine failed after repair of15000 miles with same break down The dealership did not clean out shredded timing belt and the second belt was shredded”
Filed Jun 23, 2026 · 15,000 miles
“Engine failure at 9,664 miles. Took to dealership and advised coolant leaked into engine resulting in failure and inability to operate vehicle.”
Filed Jan 10, 2025 · 9,664 miles
“Engine failure at 9,667 miles. Coolant leaked into engine per ford. Ford stated known issue with escapes, hasnât been recalled for escosportsâ¦will cost $10k to repair.”
Filed Oct 3, 2024 · 9,667 miles
“engine failed due low engine oil pressure not getting oil pressure for an extensive amount of time. low oil pressure caused the rod bearing to fail causing internal engine failure. I was driving on the freeway going on 65mile per hour when I have loss the control of the vehicle i almost died thank god there was not near other vehicles”
Filed Feb 20, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 37 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. 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 stalls or loses power while driving 52 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 29 reports