2022 Ford EcoSport Problems, Recalls & Reliability
12 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Ford EcoSport, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2022 sits among all EcoSport years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332.…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Fix: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has…
Technical service bulletins
16 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2022 Ford EcoSport. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2022 EcoSport TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2022 Ford EcoSport reliable?
The 2022 Ford EcoSport drew 12 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).
What are the most common 2022 Ford EcoSport problems?
The top reported problems for the 2022 Ford EcoSport are airbags (2 complaints), body & structure (2), and engine (2).
Does the 2022 Ford EcoSport have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2022 Ford EcoSport. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.