The Lemon Index
Transmission complaints owners filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) for each model year, per 100,000 cars sold. A complaint counts when it's filed under the transmission, or under the power train and the owner describes the transmission (shifting, slipping, gears, CVT). It's an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and older years have had longer to collect complaints.
What owners describe
Share of this model's transmission complaints that mention each symptom. One complaint can mention several.
Transmission and power train recalls
- 2022 2025
The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
In owners' words
Since I leased this car, Iâve had three transmission replacements, a full wiring harness replacement, numerous electrical issues with the display, and now canât drive it due to engine low oil pressure. This car is nothing but a nightmare.
2019 Ford EcoSport owner · NHTSA complaint
Engine and Transmission failed at 46,000 miles even though under a extended warranty Ford short changed us to where we had to pay $7200.00 to get the car fixed. This car is the worst for failures of the powertrain. Never will buy another Ford ever.
2019 Ford EcoSport owner · NHTSA complaint
Quick answers
Which Ford EcoSport years have transmission problems?
By transmission complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold, the worst Ford EcoSport years are 2021, 2019, 2020.
What are common Ford EcoSport transmission problems?
Owners most often describe hard or jerky shifting, lost power while driving, slipping.
Which Ford EcoSport years have the fewest transmission complaints?
Since 2010, the Ford EcoSport years with the fewest transmission complaints per car sold are 2022, 2018, 2020.
See every problem, not just the transmission: Ford EcoSport reliability by year. How we count