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Ford EcoSport I faults

3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.5/5

3 known faults

1.0 EcoBoost 100

  1. Wet timing belt of the 1.0 EcoBoost

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The EcoSport's 1.0 EcoBoost uses a belt that runs in the engine oil. Parkers identifies it as the main concern: the official interval is 10 years or 100,000 miles, but many specialists advise changing it much earlier (five to eight years), for around 2,000 GBP. A degrading belt can lead to engine failure. In the United States, the NHTSA has extended its investigation of this engine to 2018-2021 EcoSport models; no equivalent European recall has been found. Require proof of replacement and a complete service history.

    Versions
    1.0 EcoBoost 100, 1.0 EcoBoost 125, 1.0 EcoBoost 140
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.0 EcoBoost 125

  1. Wet timing belt of the 1.0 EcoBoost

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The EcoSport's 1.0 EcoBoost uses a belt that runs in the engine oil. Parkers identifies it as the main concern: the official interval is 10 years or 100,000 miles, but many specialists advise changing it much earlier (five to eight years), for around 2,000 GBP. A degrading belt can lead to engine failure. In the United States, the NHTSA has extended its investigation of this engine to 2018-2021 EcoSport models; no equivalent European recall has been found. Require proof of replacement and a complete service history.

    Versions
    1.0 EcoBoost 100, 1.0 EcoBoost 125, 1.0 EcoBoost 140
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall of the fuel lines (1.0 EcoBoost 2013-2014)

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall covered 1.0 EcoBoost EcoSports produced between February 2013 and February 2014: the anti-corrosion coating on the fuel vapour lines did not comply, creating a risk of leaks. The lines must be replaced with modified parts. L'Argus notes that few vehicles are affected; Ford Austria had only 3. Check the work with the serial number at a Ford dealership.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 EcoBoost 125
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Recall of the rear suspension bolts (2013-2014)

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall concerned 633 EcoSports sold in France, produced in Chennai (India) between 29 November 2013 and 11 April 2014: the rear suspension arm bolts may have been overtightened. The bolts and nuts are replaced and retightened to the correct torque, in under 30 minutes according to L'Argus.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 EcoBoost 125, 1.5 TDCi 90, 1.5 Ti-VCT 110 PowerShift
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.0 EcoBoost 140

  1. Wet timing belt of the 1.0 EcoBoost

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The EcoSport's 1.0 EcoBoost uses a belt that runs in the engine oil. Parkers identifies it as the main concern: the official interval is 10 years or 100,000 miles, but many specialists advise changing it much earlier (five to eight years), for around 2,000 GBP. A degrading belt can lead to engine failure. In the United States, the NHTSA has extended its investigation of this engine to 2018-2021 EcoSport models; no equivalent European recall has been found. Require proof of replacement and a complete service history.

    Versions
    1.0 EcoBoost 100, 1.0 EcoBoost 125, 1.0 EcoBoost 140
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 Ti-VCT 110 PowerShift

  1. Recall of the rear suspension bolts (2013-2014)

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall concerned 633 EcoSports sold in France, produced in Chennai (India) between 29 November 2013 and 11 April 2014: the rear suspension arm bolts may have been overtightened. The bolts and nuts are replaced and retightened to the correct torque, in under 30 minutes according to L'Argus.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 EcoBoost 125, 1.5 TDCi 90, 1.5 Ti-VCT 110 PowerShift
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 TDCi 90

  1. Recall of the rear suspension bolts (2013-2014)

    Manufacturer recall

    A recall concerned 633 EcoSports sold in France, produced in Chennai (India) between 29 November 2013 and 11 April 2014: the rear suspension arm bolts may have been overtightened. The bolts and nuts are replaced and retightened to the correct torque, in under 30 minutes according to L'Argus.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 EcoBoost 125, 1.5 TDCi 90, 1.5 Ti-VCT 110 PowerShift
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

No recurring fault documented for: 1.5 TDCi 100, 1.5 EcoBlue 125.

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