2021 Ford Ecosport Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 253 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford Ecosport overview page.
What owners report
“I have had nothing but problems with this car. It only had 36 miles on the car & dealership (Frederick Ford,Seaford de) classified it as…”NHTSA complaint 11579690 — filed 03/27/2024
“This is the second time this has happened resulting in loss of my reliable transportation to/work, major repair while still in warrenty, WITHOUT vehicle loaner…”NHTSA complaint 11578841 — filed 03/22/2024
“It was flashing lights reving up and down was not drivable car was not driving safely and sounded very bad”NHTSA complaint 11578143 — filed 03/18/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Ford Ecosport have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford Ecosport: 47 of 253 complaints on file (18.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Ford Ecosport have in total?
253 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
