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Used Ford EcoSport I: the buying guide

SUV · 2014–2023 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 17 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€338/month
Indicative prices
€6,000 – €15,000

3 known faults

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Ford EcoSport I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Small SUV rated 4 Euro NCAP stars (2013), with a modest boot (334 to 356 L according to Parkers). The 1.0 EcoBoost, the most common engine, has a belt running in oil that needs close monitoring, and two recalls (fuel lines, rear suspension bolts) covered 2013-2014 examples. Carverif rates it 'buy with conditions' (5.5/10): a verifiable service history is required.

Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative prices
€6,000 – €15,000
Monthly cost
€338
Euro NCAP
4/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.0 EcoBoost 125, 1.5 EcoBlue 125.

  • 1.0 EcoBoost 100

    Petrol · Manual · 100 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Three-cylinder turbo introduced in mid-2018 with the facelift, 6-speed manual gearbox. Wet belt to be checked (see faults).

    Engine: Ford 1.0 EcoBoost (Fox)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.0 EcoBoost 125

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Manual · 125 hp · 5.8 L/100 km · 134 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    Engine available from launch in France; a 6-speed paddle-shift automatic gearbox has also been available with this power since 2018.

    Engine: Ford 1.0 EcoBoost (Fox)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.0 EcoBoost 140

    Petrol · Manual · 140 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Most powerful version of the 1.0 EcoBoost, 6-speed manual gearbox, offered with the 2018 facelift.

    Engine: Ford 1.0 EcoBoost (Fox)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 1.5 Ti-VCT 110 PowerShift

    Petrol · Automatic · 110 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Naturally aspirated four-cylinder with 140 Nm paired with the PowerShift gearbox. Carverif recommends an in-depth test of the gearbox.

  • 1.5 TDCi 90

    Diesel · Manual · 90 hp · Crit'Air 2

    Diesel from the launch in France, 205 Nm, 14.1 s from 0 to 100 km/h according to Fiches-auto.

  • 1.5 TDCi 100

    Diesel · Manual · 100 hp · Crit'Air 2

    100 hp diesel with 6-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive, available since the 2018 facelift.

  • 1.5 EcoBlue 125

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 125 hp · Crit'Air 2

    New facelift diesel: 125 hp, 300 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox, four-wheel drive optional from mid-2018.

Market prices

€6,000 – €15,000

Indicative range: 2014 to 2023, yearly medians of 558 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

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

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

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

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Ford EcoSport”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€143
Insurance€58
Maintenance€37
Depreciation€100
Total per month€338

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€143

1.0 EcoBoost 125 version: combined consumption of 5.8 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

5.8 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €143

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€58

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€37

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€100

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • 1.0 EcoBoost: require proof of the wet belt replacement (date and mileage) and all service invoices.
  • Have a Ford dealership check, using the serial number, that the recalls (fuel lines, rear suspension) have been carried out.
  • Check the oil pressure, the cooling circuit, and the absence of an oil warning light or past overheating (Carverif's advice).
  • 1.5 PowerShift: extended test drive of the gearbox, looking for jolts.
  • Test the side opening of the boot and the tailgate's hold, which loads from the kerb side (Parkers).

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the wet timing belt of the 1.0 EcoBoost been replaced? When, at what mileage, and with which invoice?
  • Have the Ford recalls (fuel lines, rear suspension) been carried out?
  • Has the car ever overheated or shown an oil pressure warning light?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

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Alternatives

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Good choice, check first
Price
€15,000 – €23,800
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Renault Captur

II · since 2019

Excellent choice
Price
€11,495 – €17,990
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Hybrid

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Peugeot 2008

II · since 2019

Buy with care
Price
€9,500 – €22,000
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Dacia Duster

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Buy with care
Price
€11,700 – €20,500
Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Ford EcoSport I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ford EcoSport reliable?

Carverif gives it 5.5/10 and rates it 'buy with conditions': a verifiable mechanical history is required, especially for the timing, lubrication and cooling of the 1.0 EcoBoost.

What Euro NCAP rating does the Ford EcoSport have?

4 stars in the 2013 test (Euro NCAP, Carbuyer); pedestrian protection weighed on the result.

What is the boot capacity of the EcoSport?

Parkers quotes 356 litres to the floor in the low position and 334 litres to the floor as measured.

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