Ford Motor Company has introduced a number of desirable vehicles recently, such as the 2021 Ford F-150, 2021 Mustang Mach-E, and 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. These all-new models have earned tons of positive buzz and are already winning over car buyers. Unfortunately, not all the vehicles in the Ford lineup have been similarly received, as some owners of the Ford EcoSport are reportedly a bit unhappy with the subcompact crossover. That much is according to a recent survey conducted by Consumer Reports, which states that most EcoSport owners would not purchase the vehicle again.
These latest findings are a part of the latest Annual Auto Survey that Consumer Reports sends out to its members. The publication asks owners if they would purchase the same vehicle again if given the chance, and separately questions them about specific things they like about their car. The publication specifically asks owners of one to three year old vehicles about comfort, driving dynamics, and how easy it is to use a vehicle’s in-car electronics.
The Ford EcoSport fared poorly in each of those categories. CR members expressed their dissatisfaction with the way the vehicle’s comfort levels, both in terms of on-road behavior and interior accommodations, as well as the way in which the crossover drives. Owners also soured on the EcoSport’s styling, giving it low marks for its interior aesthetic and exterior appearance.
Out of all the vehicles included in the survey, the Ford EcoSport ranked second-to-last overall. The Toyota C-HR, a competitor to the EcoSport, was the only vehicle to perform worse than the Ford. Meanwhile, two other FoMoCo products – the Lincoln Corsair and Aviator – performed really well in the same survey.
The Ford EcoSport was introduced in America in 2018 as a refreshed version of a model that originally debuted in 2012 for various global markets. It is built on the Ford B3 platform and imported from India, where it’s built at the Ford Chennai Assembly plant. While some owners may regret purchasing their EcoSport, shoppers can most likely score a pretty good deal on the crossover, as Ford routinely offers them with over $5,000 in incentives on the vehicle.
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I want a transit courier, where can I buy one
Wife test drove one about 2 years ago. It was well equipped everywhere except the engine. The thing was painfully slow. It felt like it had a 21hp Briggs & Stratton. Ford should have been embarrassed to put something so sluggish in the portfolio. Not as tho Ford doesn't have better engines to use. It's almost like somebody said "everything in the segment is under powered, so lets join them".
FORD, Here's the trick----- Buy a KIA, make it a little better, just follow the leader !!! My family had a AMC/Jeep dealership I refused to sell the ALLIANCE, and the PACER ! The company understood---
I boi my 202/ ford ecosport in September and couldn't be more happier with it I had a 2017 chevy cruze rs. Which I hated driving in winter in upstate NY . I put a set of snow tires on it and it's like a tank. Also fun to drive in good weather. Love the Ford app for starting the car as well. You will always have bad reviews on any vehicle but for a person who is 58 and owed a lot of cars and trucks this SUV works great for me 👍
Another overpriced Ford piece of junk engineered to the lowest common denominator.
I'm amazed anyone has bought them
How are they overpriced? We bought a brand new 20 SE AWD with butt warmers sunroof and AWD for $18,000. That's cheap dude.
My local Ford Dealer periodically attempts to convince me that I should trade my 2016 Focus ST 2 on one of these. My first reaction was to wonder if he had been out drinking too much the night before, or doesn't have anything in his current model lineup to match what I currently drive other than by trying to match a replacement by size, or he's desperate for a nice, fun used vehicle that he can sell quickly and make a nice margin on.
I know I'm in the minority in this now Jurassic vehicle sized moment, but hopefully the extinction happens sooner than later. The Toyota Corolla GR is looking very attractive once it comes to dealerships next year...mmmm. Oh, and I'm 63 years old...doesn't mean I'm almost dead yet...at least I don't think so.
After 35 years of Ford’s, I bought a new Corolla.
ZERO quality issues after 4 years.
Trust me, you’ll love it. And never go back
I just bought the 2020 Ecosport SE AWD 2.0. True its not the fastest. But where can you get sunroof, awd, heated seats, fog lights which I love, the Ford Pass app to crank the car, so I don't have to go out in the cold. I can even tell where my car is if I let someone drive it. For $19,000 I'm happy.
that makes two of us..wife and i enjoy our 2020 echo-sport too.let the haters hate i got no complaints...happy happy happy.
The Carolla is a great car. I can't knock it. But the Ecosport sits higher, is easier to put stuff in, and drives nice. The high seating position is awesome. And as long as you get the 2.0 awd, reliability won't be an issue. Test drive a 2.0 awd before you commit. I recommend the SE or Titanium. The SES has stiffer suspension.
I agree, not only the ground clearance which is a plus for me as my current '17 Hyundai Tucson AWD gets hung-up in 6"of snow, and though the gas mileage isn't the best, it still beats my Tucson according to the Canada fuel consumption rating tool. Other than the lack of a spare tire, the Eco Sport Titanium AWD is still in the running for my next car.
Have a 2018 and I love it. It is a small car, no doubt, but I am 74 and find it quite comfortable. Recently drove to VA Easy to handle and park. Love the technology which I never thought I would need.
I love my Ecosport. I have the 2.0 awd SE. It drives nice, it's really easy to get in and out of. 0 to 60 in 9.5 seconds may be slow by today's standards, but it's not bad. The reliability rating is extremely high. If you get the 2.0 awd, you won't be disappointed.
The author's not taking into consideration of owners thoughts verses test drivers thoughts. If I needed a hammer, I wouldn't buy a drill. If I needed a sports car, heavy duty hauler, pick-up truck, family truckster, we wouldn't have an ecosport. However, it has a great seating position, so someone with severe back issues can be comfortable entering and exiting the car. In town, it's a great runaround. The dog fits in the back seat, two adults fit in front no problem. Four adults fit for short trips. It uses a bullet proof conventional transmission. The 2.0 na engine is very simple and reliable...... And our 2020 SE AWD was $18,000 brand new.. That's extremely cheap. It can tow up to 3500lbs, it's AWD system gets it through anything, and the anemic 2.0 with the wrong gearing can still get around in traffic, you just gotta give it a kick in the butt and floor it. The fuel mileage of the AWD ones sucks anyways, but the cheap price of entry buys a lot of fuel. You're working with 120hp, figure it out lol. Feel free to email me Edward Snitkoff, I'd love to chat.
The Carolla is a great car. I can't knock it. But the Ecosport sits higher, is easier to put stuff in, and drives nice. The high seating position is awesome. And as long as you get the 2.0 awd, reliability won't be an issue. Test drive a 2.0 awd before you commit. I recommend the SE or Titanium. The SES has stiffer suspension.