2020
Ford EcoSport

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Available trims

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  • S FWD
    Starts at
    $19,995
    27 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • S 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,590
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE FWD
    Starts at
    $23,450
    27 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE 4WD
    Starts at
    $24,950
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Titanium FWD
    Starts at
    $26,265
    27 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SES 4WD
    Starts at
    $27,380
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Titanium 4WD
    Starts at
    $27,715
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot now standard
Five-seat subcompact SUV
Front- or four-wheel drive
Turbo three-cylinder or four-cylinder engine
8-inch touchscreen available
Heated steering wheel available

The good & the bad

The good

Interesting cabin design
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto available
High seating positions front and rear
Steering feedback
Flip-down head restraints aid visibility

The bad

Ride quality on bumpy roads
Unrefined powertrains
Side-hinged rear swing gate bad for urban parking
Fuel economy
No automatic braking system
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Expert 2020 Ford EcoSport review

our expert's take
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What Is the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

The 2020 EcoSport is the smallest SUV in Ford’s lineup. It seats five and offers a choice of two engines: a 123-horsepower, turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder in front-wheel-drive versions and a 166-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder in four-wheel-drive models. Both engines work with a six-speed automatic transmission. Competitors include the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Chevrolet Trax. 

What’s New on the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

A 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot with a three-month/three-gigabyte data trial is now standard, and the FordPass smartphone app enables remote vehicle locking, starting and locating. The SE trim level gains an 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system, a cargo management system and a map pocket on the back of the front passenger seat.  

What Features in the 2020 Ford EcoSport Are Most Important?

Available convenience features include automatic climate control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, the Sync 3 multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity and a Bang & Olufsen premium stereo. Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert is also available.

Should I Buy the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

EcoSport highlights include its tall seating position, simple controls and steering feel, but it also has some significant negative characteristics. These include ride quality on bumpy roads, unrefined powertrains that don’t get great gas mileage and a tight backseat. The subcompact SUV class has added numerous entrants recently, so it’s worth your while to check out the competition to find the one that’s right for you.

2020 Ford EcoSport review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

The 2020 EcoSport is the smallest SUV in Ford’s lineup. It seats five and offers a choice of two engines: a 123-horsepower, turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder in front-wheel-drive versions and a 166-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder in four-wheel-drive models. Both engines work with a six-speed automatic transmission. Competitors include the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Chevrolet Trax. 

What’s New on the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

A 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot with a three-month/three-gigabyte data trial is now standard, and the FordPass smartphone app enables remote vehicle locking, starting and locating. The SE trim level gains an 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system, a cargo management system and a map pocket on the back of the front passenger seat.  

What Features in the 2020 Ford EcoSport Are Most Important?

Available convenience features include automatic climate control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, the Sync 3 multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity and a Bang & Olufsen premium stereo. Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert is also available.

Should I Buy the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

EcoSport highlights include its tall seating position, simple controls and steering feel, but it also has some significant negative characteristics. These include ride quality on bumpy roads, unrefined powertrains that don’t get great gas mileage and a tight backseat. The subcompact SUV class has added numerous entrants recently, so it’s worth your while to check out the competition to find the one that’s right for you.

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Safety review

Based on the 2020 Ford EcoSport base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

86% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 73 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.3
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

  • By Joyce from Lancing, Tn.
    Owns this car
    October 22, 2024

    I really love my Ford ECOSPort, easy clean, on inside.

    I really love my Ford ECOSPort, easy clean, on inside. Easy to drive, 2020 make. Comfort roomie ,computer at finger tipes or by voice. Performance and, reliability of experiencing of driving my car yes my 2020 ecosport lov it ...
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Hunter A from Eastlake Ohio
    Owns this car
    November 24, 2023

    Love my EEEECOOO

    I would just like the first start with I worked for Ford so I will say if you have the 1.0 eco-boost engine there are a lot of issues…. But with that said, I have the 2.0 four-wheel-drive, and it is absolutely an amazing vehicle. Super loaded. I have heated seats sunroof, heated, steering wheel, navigation , lane, keep and more I love the way the trunk opens sideways instead of up! It is very peppy and again as long as you have the 2.0 and not the 1.0 very reliable.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JM from Lumberton nc
    Owns this car
    July 19, 2023

    EcoSport junk

    Please don't make the expensive mistake I did in purchasing a 2020 Ford EcoSport, the motor in them is no good, trying to replace mine now!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By James from Sparta Tennessee
    Owns this car
    July 16, 2023

    Only problem is I would Really like a spare tire

    Only one thing.spare tire please.. really ain't a bad ride. So far no complaints. Really rides well to be so small.and I do get around 32 mpg I have the 1.0
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Waverida from San Pablo, CA
    Owns this car
    June 6, 2023

    Great deal for such a small car

    Leased this car for transportation to start new school semester on the Friday before COVID started. Just finished the lease and decided to pay off the balance. Has excellent power and everything is easy to operate. Only 1 small issue and its the limited space for passengers in the back seat. Other than that my local dealer does my service and it runs like a champ.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dano from Detroit, MI
    Owns this car
    May 19, 2023

    Get a dune buggy

    To be fair this is not my car I drive it at work for the municipality I work for. It's horrible on gas average 13.6 mpg. The transmission went out at 28,000 miles, in the shop 2 months. Then, it just cut out on me while turning off a busy street, the people behind me were not happy. In the shop 1 week. 3 weeks later same thing, just cut out on me. In the shop 4 days. 4 weeks later guess what cut out on me again in heavy traffic been in the shop this time 8 days so far. In my opinion this car is a piece of crap, Thank God I'm not paying for it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Royal from Macon GA
    Owns this car
    May 8, 2023

    Wish I never had bought it

    Bought the car and the engine has blown up twice. Then got it back didn’t last a hour and the engine overheated. A/c line cracked and now the transmission all under 60000 miles .
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Rheal from Cornwall ontario
    Used to own this car
    May 5, 2023

    Titanium ecoboost ford

    Just bought it 2 months ago first trip in it got stranded in London ontario the fird dealer had it for 2 days still can't figure it out. I'm taking it back
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By T. M. McCartney from Appling
    Owns this car
    March 23, 2023

    Favorite car/suv ever

    3 cylinder and we love it 1.0 Ecoboost plenty of power cruises out on highway 80 - 100 mph glides down the road like an old time Buick for the folks who say it does not have enough power that is wrong. You have to drive the car the way it was designed. When you take off drop it down to S or hit the gas pedal it will respond!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Analogthought from Los Angeles, ca
    Owns this car
    September 21, 2022

    Horrible MPG & acceleration = deal breaker

    Was lured into a 2020 ses thanks to all the tech, price and size. Interior wise, for me the seats and position never felt comfortable. The lumbar support creates an odd bend to the seat that never adjusted to a comfortable place. The tech was solid, zero complaints there. The one hang up I could not get past was the size of the tank and actual mpg I was getting in city driving, most of what I do. The absolute highest mpg I achieved in the week and a half I had it was 16. No matter how much I liked any other aspect, this one thing alone was a deal breaker. I could have gotten used to the seating issues with time I think, but looking down at that constant reminder of my current average mpg being so low, no thanks. The other bigger issue is all who have said the car has no power when pressing the gas, we’re correct. I came from 2016 Mazda cx3, so I wasn’t driving anything sporty or powered in comparison. Making turns and pressing the gas to accelerate was always a chore for the car. Considering a more powered much larger suv gets better gas mileage, trading this one back in for a Rav4.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Sparky from Dayton, Ohio
    Used to own this car
    August 1, 2022

    Buy used, not new

    PROS: fairly good gas mileage - I was getting 31.7 mpg. I liked the connectivity (Bluetooth, Apple, Siri, etc.) and seatwarmers. CONS: it's not very powerful, especially when the a/c is on. I couldn't get the FordPass app to work so I couldn't use the remote start. I even went online to try to figure it out - the Ford website wasn't helpful at all. I think it's way overpriced for what you get, especially since it's a very small car and doesn't have a great profile. Bottom Line: It's a good car for one small person. I wouldn't recommend it if you're tall or have a few kids. I'd also buy one used, not new. The pricing for a new Ecosport is ridiculous.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Jo from NYS
    Owns this car
    April 14, 2022

    Very Small, Low Power

    Absolutely do not reccomend for tall people, blind spots and height of windshield make it pretty difficult to see everything without hunching over. Generally reliable, like the look of the exterior and seats are comfortable though slim. Backseats are tight. Does well enough in winter weather even with all-season tires. Went from a V6 to this car so the way it drives is beyond disapointing by comparison. Lurches hard with quick acceleration and some slowdowns, takes an eternity to get up to speed. Might be the right fit for someone, just not for me!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

The 2020 Ford EcoSport is available in 4 trim levels:

  • S (2 styles)
  • SE (2 styles)
  • SES (1 style)
  • Titanium (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

The 2020 Ford EcoSport offers up to 27 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2020 Ford EcoSport?

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Is the 2020 Ford EcoSport reliable?

The 2020 Ford EcoSport has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2020 Ford EcoSport owners.

Is the 2020 Ford EcoSport a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2020 Ford EcoSport. 86.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 73 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.6

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