Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 EcoSport.
The 2022 Ford EcoSport carries an EPA fuel‑efficiency rating of 23/29/25 mpg and is paired with a six‑speed automatic transmission. In its reliability snapshot for the model year, it logged just ten owner complaints, with structure identified as the top complaint area, and was subject to two recalls. Looking at the broader 2018‑2022 complaint history, the 2018 model year peaked at 719 complaints while 2022 recorded the lowest figure at 10. This places the 2022 EcoSport at the nadir of complaints across the span, signaling a marked improvement in reliability for that year.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 23 / 29 / 25 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the EcoSport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | SES 2.0L I-4 | 9.80 sec | 17.50 sec | 166 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | SES 2.0L I-4 | 9.90 sec | 17.40 sec | 166 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | SES 2.0L I-4 | 10.00 sec | 17.40 sec | 166 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | Titanium EcoBoost 1.0L Turbo I-3 | 10.40 sec | 17.90 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | Titanium EcoBoost 1.0L Turbo I-3 | 10.70 sec | 17.90 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | SE 1.0L Turbo I-3 | 11.20 sec | 18.20 sec | 123 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Cylinder Head Instructions | Use new bolts only. |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 14.7 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 100.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Motorcraft |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.035" in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 11.0 ft-lbs |
| Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) | Low Pressure Side: 85.0 |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 21.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 15.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 81.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 46.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 6.4 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Disc: 0.118" in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039" in |
| Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 0.906; Rear: 0.334 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | 0.001" |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | 0.002" |
| 1 | Check the ball joint and boot for any damage. Step 3: Measure the ball joint deflection with a dial indicator that has a flexible arm by attaching between the lower control arm and wheel knuckle or ball joint stud. Dial indicator should be aligned as close as possible to the center line of the lower ball joint. Step 4: Push up and pull down on the lower control arm by hand until reading is on indicator. Step 5: Replace the ball joint if dial indicator readings exceed specifications. | |
| 1 | 74.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90° | 74 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 5.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 135° | 5.2 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 41.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 41.0 | 41 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Complaints have fallen steadily from 719 in 2018 to 10 in 2022, while recalls have remained between two and three each year and investigations have stayed at one per model year. The 2022 model shows the lowest complaint count, a sharp drop in TSBs to 16, and only two crash‑related complaints with no fire complaints. The 2022 top complaint areas — Structure (2), Power Train (1), Seat Belts (1), Exterior Lighting (1) — each represent a single reported instance except Structure, which accounts for two of the ten complaints. Compared with the preceding years, 2022 sits at the bottom of the complaint arc, indicating an atypical reduction rather than a continuation of prior patterns. Because the data does not specify a root cause and the 2022 figures are markedly lower without fire or safety‑critical complaint spikes, it represents the most favorable year to purchase a used 2022 Ford EcoSport in the provided record.
All 10 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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. Remedy: 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…
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. Remedy: 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…
Showing 5 of 16 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25L02 | 2025-12-02 | Unknown Or Other | Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified… |
| SSM 54116 | 2025-08-07 | Electrical System | Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a… |
| 24B47 S1 | 2025-05-10 | Unknown Or Other | CERTAIN 2018-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE |
| 24B47 S1 | 2024-12-03 | Unknown Or Other | Certain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software |
| SSM 52820 | 2024-08-22 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit module… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.