Ford EcoSport 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
166 PS
2.0L Ti-VCT GDi Benzin
Punchy EcoSport
Decent111 PS
1.5L Duratec Ti-VCT Benzin
6 weaknesses
Good Choice101–140 PS
1.0L EcoBoost Benzin
6 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Ford EcoSport 1 is available with 6 engine variants — from 75 to 166 hp. 2 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Ford 1.5L EcoBlue (Diesel, 100 PS) has the XWDA (1.5L EcoBlue) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford 1.5L EcoBlue TDCi (Diesel, 120 PS) has the EcoBlue-1.5-EcoSport (1.5L EcoBlue TDCi) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford 1.5L TDCi (Diesel, 90–95 PS) comes with 2 different engines: SFJA-ECOSPORT (2013–2015, Be Careful) und SFJA-ECOSPORT (2015–2017, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.5L TDCi!
The Ford 1.0L EcoBoost (Benziner, 100–140 PS) comes with 5 different engines: M1DA (2013–2017, Stay Away!) und M1DA (2016–2017, Stay Away!) und M2NA (2017–2022, Stay Away!) und M2NA (2017–2022, Stay Away!) und M2NA (2018–2022, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.0L EcoBoost!
The Ford 1.5L Duratec Ti-VCT (Benziner, 112 PS) has the YFDA (1.5L Duratec Ti-VCT) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.
The Ford 2.0L Ti-VCT GDi (Benziner, 166 PS) has the R9DC-ECOSPORT (2.0L Ti-VCT GDi) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake hoses: becoming porous and cracking All EcoSport brake hoses become porous and crack with age, which can lead to brake pressure loss and in extreme cases complete brake failure. Regular visual inspection and preventive replacement no later than 10 years is strongly recommended. Symptoms: Spongy brake pedal; brake pedal sinking; brake fluid loss; ABS/ESP warning light. from 100,000 km | Low | |
| Rear brake callipers seizing and corroding In urban use the EcoSport's rear brakes are barely used, so the callipers and discs corrode and seize. Premature brake pad and disc wear is typical from 80,000 km. Symptoms: Scraping noises from the rear, vehicle pulls to one side under braking, rear wheels heat up unevenly while driving. from 80,000 km | Medium |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 49 weaknesses have been documented for the Ford EcoSport 1 (2013–2022) — 42 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. 2 problem engines: M1DA (1.0L EcoBoost), M2NA (1.0L EcoBoost). Typical issues affect Brakes, Other, Electronics. Considered reliable: YFDA (1.5L Duratec Ti-VCT).
EcoSport (SFJA-ECOSPORT, 2013–2015) — Be Careful: Recall Camshaft Sprocket Material Fatigue (16B42), EGR Cooler Crack with Coolant Ingestion, DPF Issues from Short-Trip Driving. Power: 90–95 PS.
EcoSport (SFJA-ECOSPORT, 2015–2017) — Be Careful: Recall Camshaft Sprocket Material Fatigue (16B42), EGR Cooler Crack with Coolant Ingestion, DPF Issues from Short-Trip Driving. Power: 90–101 PS.
EcoSport (XWDA, 2017–2020) — Be Careful: Injector Problems: Juddering and Knocking, Timing Chain Premature Wear, Recall Camshaft Sprocket Material Fatigue (16B42). Power: 95–101 PS.
EcoSport (EcoBlue-1.5-EcoSport, 2017–2026) — Be Careful: Injector Problems: Juddering and Knocking, Turbocharger fails prematurely, Recall: Camshaft sprocket material fatigue (16B42). Power: 120 PS.
EcoSport (M1DA, 2013–2017) — Stay Away!: Wet Timing Belt Dissolves in Wrong or Old Oil, Degas Hose at Coolant Expansion Tank Fractures, Head Gasket Failure from Thermal Stress. Power: 125 PS.
EcoSport (M1DA, 2016–2017) — Stay Away!: Wet Timing Belt Dissolves in Wrong or Old Oil, Degas Hose at Coolant Expansion Tank Fractures, Head Gasket Failure from Thermal Stress. Power: 140 PS.
EcoSport (M2NA, 2017–2022) — Stay Away!: Oil-Bath Timing Belt Degenerates, Head Gasket Leaking, Wet Belt Degraded Prematurely. Power: 125 PS.
EcoSport (M2NA, 2017–2022) — Stay Away!: Oil-Bath Timing Belt Degenerates, Head Gasket Leaking, Wet Belt Degraded Prematurely. Power: 140 PS.
EcoSport (R9DC-ECOSPORT, 2017–2022) — Be Careful: Hairline Crack in Engine Block — Coolant Entering Combustion Chamber, Intake Valve Carbon Buildup (Direct Injection), Timing Chain Tensioner Wear. Power: 166 PS.
EcoSport (M2NA, 2018–2022) — Stay Away!: Oil-Bath Timing Belt Degenerates, Head Gasket Leaking, Wet Belt Degraded Prematurely. Power: 101 PS.
What to watch out for with the Ford EcoSport? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee