2022 Ford EcoSport 4WD: Did Ford Make A Mistake By Cancelling The EcoSport?

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[@Rosso488]

People are WAY too hard on this car. It’s really a nice car. The 4WD is good in the winter months plus they are well-made and thoughtfully appointed.

[@outmybitness]

💯 i ABSOLUTELY love mine!! It's never let me down and in the WV winters the AWD never failed me

[@lovelambos]

I own one like everything except the engine power is trash.

[@jordanbarton4370]

These cars are great for Europe with smaller roads. I dont understand what is wrong with the ecosport, its a good quality car. If you agree, leave a like and reply😊

[@carlson2012abqb]

I have 2021 S with 4WD and I absolutely love it! Could be a little faster but that’s what mustangs are for lol

[@jordanbarton4370]

Lol

[@bravosfan2510]

I bought my 2020 EcoSport not really because I was in love with the vehicle or anything... But because I got it for $7,000 under MSRP before the car market went crazy. This was the cheapest AWD vehicle I could find. I absolutely in no way regret the purchase. It's a great little SUV. The only negative I can come up with is it's just a small vehicle. Taking my camping gear and another person in this thing can be very interesting.

[@alexrhodes9791]

My exact same experience to the T including 7k under MSRP except I have a 2019.

[@Allups50]

under 7k thats a steal

[@evanandersen64]

Also the fact that it is naturally aspirated and non turbo is a plus. A lot less strain on the engine.

[@bongodave13]

So many people bagged on this car. I bought an '18 SES and I'm very pleased with it. It feels sturdy, handles well and has been reliable. It's got sport suspension and paddle shifters for a little extra sportiness when I want. It's not real powerful, but power is adequate. It can also tow up to 2000 lbs. since it has a torque converter instead of a fragile CVT. With the high ground clearance, it laughs at deep snow, and with heated seats and steering wheel, it's fun to drive in the winter. It has no problem handling the freeway at 75 mph, and it's quiet and comfortable on long trips. I average around 26-27 mpg in mixed driving. Not great, but not bad for what it is. I'll keep it for the rest of my life.

[@ttestagr]

As someone who lives in a much denser city where parallel street parking is a daily thing, the Ecosport's more compact size makes it a much better option than longer cars. You can fit this thing into very small spots that most people can't get into. And with room to spare. Its a little luxury that isn't brought up enough I think.

[@Jet_Pilot525]

I rented an EcoSport in Vegas last year specifically because so many reviewers hate on it. It was a really nice car. It was the 3 cylinder turbo and it wasn't fast but perfectly fine. I took it out to the Hoover dam and it had no problem keeping up over the elevation changes. It had lots of nice features (CarPlay, ambient lighting, a little sunroof, heated seats, etc) and the size is nice (I like small cars). The ride was comfortable. Handling was just fine. If you could get it under MSRP I'd say it's a great little car.

[@mattbrown8004]

I own one of these to drive back and fourth to work. It is no different than any other appliance. Works well. Does what i need it to do. I recommend this if you have a longer drive to work and dont care if you turn any heads. I have a 2021 powerstroke for that. Like i said, appliance

[@outlawedmedia4336]

I test drove this small SUV, I really liked the interior and technology! The I4 Engine felt very weak especially for 29 mpg highway. But if you find one under MSRP it's a good vehicle!

[@oocombz]

Traded in my 2011 Fiesta for a 2019 SES as my 2nd vehicle and no regrets. Still got my F-150 for Truck stuff and the ecosport for daily driving. Worth the purchase.

[@debramunson7376]

I have the eco-sport 2022 love every thing about it

[@EKS511]

I love my Ecosport. This is even the color I have. I have the SE though so no ambient lighting, but I have copper accents on the doors and dash which are pretty.

[@danielmachovoe1636]

hitting 2 years on my 2020 ses model, love the car and very reliable in the winter.

[@jotch4113]

i bought a used 2020 SES in december and love it ❤ the heated steering wheel is sooooo nice especially for the pricepoint

[@torino4291]

I miss my Ecosport. My friends made fun of it, but I loved it.

[@lucasokeefe7935]

Getting rid of the focus was the dumbest decision Ford has made in the last 30 years. Second only to the creation of the eCoSpOrT

[@gumpster66]

Considering buying one of these, simply because of the cost of the 2022 in 2023. Need an A to B daily driver I can count on. Also looking at a 2023 VW Jetta 1.5T S. Cost basically the same.

[@Angel-xm9ep]

Have mine for a year now, loving it!

[@lizardking91]

It’s alright. It does what it does well. Nothing fancy but does it well. Yeah you can get a Escape but idk. Can’t say you can get a Maverick when they don’t make enough of them. Ford put out a lot of these before getting rid of it. I have a 2020 Ecosport and will be trading it in for a Maverick since that’s what I originally wanted but order banks closed a week before I got it.

[@anonlarson2875]

You may want to read up on Maverick recalls. They have been catching on fire

[@tommita6440]

On my last visit to Salt Lake City, I rented an eco sport and drove it to park city. To say it was sluggish going up the mountains is an understatement.

[@anthonymarinelli9224]

It was slow ?

[@tommita6440]

@@anthonymarinelli9224 I couldn’t get it to go over 60mph up hill.

[@anthonymarinelli9224]

@@tommita6440 yes isn’t the air up in Utah much more dense

[@bongodave13]

@@anthonymarinelli9224 It's less dense. All cars are slower at high altitudes due to the thinner air. A powerful car will feel a little less powerful. A slow car like the EcoSport is really going to feel slow. But, people don't buy these to race them. They just want a reliable, useful runabout, and it does the job well.

[@rondg2]

looks much better w/ the spare tire at the back just like my Jimny

[@retiredafce3373]

It was very popular in India!

[@83goobmoonlight]

Last year for EcoSport. However you can still get the more affordable SUVs like that refreshed 2023 Escape

[@bryangrim6021]

I like this little vehicle, but can’t help but believe it should be under 20 K for what it is. We got a well appointed Subaru Forester, which has a lot more room, for the price of that one.

[@palebeachbum]

I had one of these on vacation for a couple of days driving it all over Phoenix and AZ in general, so I got to see what it's like around town and on the interstate. Here's my takeaway. It was fantastic and awful all at once. I liked the tall driving position. The visibility was really good. It had a very airy cabin, even though it's a very small CUV. The seat comfort was good. The interior was very attractive and I liked the design of the gauge cluster. Simple and easy to read everything. Now for why I think this vehicle was a total flop. The exterior design is extremely awkward and comical looking. The side swing tailgate is dumb. The 3cyl turbo was way too underpowered and weezy. Going up a long uphill stretch on the interstate, the transmission kept gear hunting trying to maintain speed. It was really struggling. On flat terrain at 70mph though, it was very comfortable and relaxed. The backseat has no legroom for adults. We're talking sports car backseat legroom. The ride was extremely stiff. The high-speed handling was scary. I had to do a quick lane change at 70mph and it was frightening. Overall I enjoyed it for the 2 days I had it, but I'm not sure I'd want one to daily drive.

[@markcoopers1930]

This was a non-US Ford vehicle brought to the US, right? I feel like it should have been cheaper for what it offered. Or maybe given us a better powertrain. Maybe reinforced hybrid considering what it is.

[@anonlarson2875]

Ford's prices are ridiculous, especially considering the competition.

[@nehaparashar9147]

Right the ecosport is made in India by ford

[@TurboK24z]

Base should start at $14.5k

[@RobustArid379]

This car look perfect for Ben Hardy. It looks and fits him well. Its him . Decent

[@Bleachanna]

They made a mistake making any of them. They shake like a tractor and make a Mitsubishi mirage seem like a luxury vehicle

[@inspectorvoid]

Lol this is great! Ever think about writing short witty car reviews? I’d read them!

[@zayfrady9197]

I don’t know about your experience. But my wife and I preached on last December, and it’s been nothing but great. Definitely not much space, but it runs good.

[@Bleachanna]

@@zayfrady9197 eh I've driven 3 of them and the low mileage ones are okay I guess but as soon as they get like 60k on them the fun begins with the hard motor mounts jerky transmission cracked turbo etc

[@samw2431]

@@Bleachanna no turbo this is the 2022

[@Bleachanna]

@@samw2431 idgaf the previous years were garbage

[@BillLaBrie]

It was a dinky little car for people with few demands. Basic mobility for old folks and such. Ford needs to replace it with something similar.

[@pfwww12]

Turbo with active 4wd ecoboost? That's everything u need

[@BillLaBrie]

@@pfwww12 In a golf cart. Yes. Everything I need here in Happy Acres.

[@Shadows-RC]

​@@pfwww12 The AWD models are not turbocharged. The turbocharged models are 3 cylinder engines and are not available with AWD.

[@thecyndaquil155]

I just got one of these as a rental and I had to look up a video to find the rear "trunk" handle lol

[@tomsnyder6955]

It might be a good vehicle for a senior citizen

[@myfirstnamemylastname2994]

WTF is a car for senior citizen? Is it one with good crash ratings because senior citizens have fragile bones? And their luxury expensive one because senior citizens have worked and saved? Is it a denture cup in the middle console? Is it a wheelchair ramp going into the back hatch? Like why not just name cars for certain ethnicities while you're at it? Or maybe cars for females or males? Maybe those could be color coded pink and blue.

[@pfwww12]

Drivers love this car

[@jackkyfernandez1683]

This car was especially made for India. However, When ford left India ecosport left the world.

[@nathanjdias]

This car was specifically made for Brazil. Not India

[@gregoryleo4640]

Ford Still makes the EcoSport at a plant in Romania, but I heard that plant will stop making EcoSports after 2023.

[@anonlarson2875]

I thought these things had a 3 cylinder turbo like the Escape?

[@samw2431]

not 2022 and the escape doesn’t have a 3 cylinder

[@bongodave13]

They used to offer a 3 cylinder turbo, but that was only 1 liter. I WISH they had offered the 1.5 that comes in the Escape. That would have given it good power AND better mileage. However, that would make it quicker than the Escape since it weighs less, and Ford wants to sell Escapes more than EcoSports in the US.

[@deanvoss7098]

A friend of mine has one and at 40,000 Mi the engine went out but Ford is replacing it free

[@gumpster66]

not sure about the cloth where it'll get a lot of touching, will it hold up, or start to deteriorate?

[@bongodave13]

Mine's an '18 SES, and the seats still look new.

[@silvorus]

Can anyone review this car without sounding like a sulky preteen who's being forced to visit their senile grandparents?

[@purestress2597]

all the pricing is crazy

[@cw4623]

Physical buttons, logical arrangements, a physical mechanical shifter, and matte interior surfaces--- good for FORD! The way all car interiors should be. Way overpriced, though. Shouldn't crack $25k even in highest trim.

[@RobertNES816]

Ford made a mistake by manufacturing a disposable 3 cylinder engine to go into this thing. A disposable engine that's bad on fuel economy and low on horse power.

[@brentvance3958]

It’s a 4WD so it’s got a TT 2.0 engine.

[@Shadows-RC]

What does "TT" mean?

[@fzehrausfzehraus7368]

First year,50000 ml , and transmission is dead. So many problems. There is no leg space in the Back seat. Not so many reviews or comments because its new and discontinued maybe less people reach this much ml to talk about it . But nope . Not a car for long rides

[@ImDependentFilms]

Decent. Slammed and a turbo and be really decent.

[@Oakleyworld]

Lol

[@beave1792]

I didn't understand a word you said in your intro... ha

[@anonlarson2875]

This is Ford's cheapest vehicle at $27K?

[@samw2431]

no maverick is

[@GracetheWestie]

In 2021 bought a dealer model EcoSport with 2000 miles in 2020 for $17,000. Good little car great gas mileage 34 per gallon. I drive 60 mi!es round trip to work daily. Big enough for me, my husband and our Westie.

[@rachelbaziak4159]

Unbelievable.

[@bongodave13]

No one paid that much for one. Ford was giving huge rebates on them.

[@Shadows-RC]

​@bongodave13 You're on just about every english video there is on here about the EcoSport lol. I got an SE with (I think it's called appearance package?) with copper accents in the interior and 17' wheels for 21,000 out the door. Had 8,900 miles on it. Has around 9,100 now, is all. AWD 2.0. I'm concerned about oil dilution. Or fuel dilution, however you say it. Obvious gas in the oil. Strong smell. Have been told that's normal for modern DI (direct injection) engines. Idk. I don't like it. Oil level a bit high because of it. Will need to change it. Gonna do it myself for the first time. Was told DI engines need a LOT of oil changes because of it. 5W-20 seems awfully thin. The PTU's need gear oil changes. I intend on doing that as well. Delvac 75W-90. It has no limited slip additive, which is good for EcoSport.

[@P2Pbase]

it has a rubber belt inside its engine. like why?! what kind of mechanical engineering is that.

[@MrStingraybernard]

Wow you really hate this

[@TurboK24z]

Alright is it AWD or 4WD? If its 4WD STOP saying its AWD. jeesus.

[@Shadows-RC]

It's actually AWD. Has what is called a PTU, or power transfer unit. It behaves like a regular 4WD when accelerating from a stop, then switches to FWD unless slip is detected. It's much more aggressive than a Chevrolet Traxx AWD system. Much more traction.

[@minipandora22]

The UGLY "mirrored" rear-hatch opening handle looks bizarre.

[@boi-o-boi4624]

On the front it doesn’t look all that bad, just a little sad-looking and bloated. On the side it looks like a larger vehicle cut in half. On the back it looks way too tall for the width and looks like it can just fall over at a slight curve. I see these quite often here in Germany but I’d rather drive around in a golf cart than this real-life car emoji 🚙

[@Shadows-RC]

It actually corners really well for the type of vehicle that it is. Looks can be deceiving. However, it's no Volkswagen Golf R.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Ford's website says it gets 23/29 mpg. That is awful.

[@gregoryleo4640]

No it's not.

[@joe3276865536]

@@gregoryleo4640 It is. It's 2023.

[@bongodave13]

My 4WD SES gets around 26-27 mpg in mixed driving. They do a little better than the EPA numbers.

[@Shadows-RC]

​@@bongodave13 Come on... I gotta' call BS on that. I get 22 TOPS in city driving. Absolute tops, hypermiling it. Super easy on the gas, never ever going over 2,000rpm, getting people tailgating me wgen accelerating super slow, etc. 22mpg tops. Not loaded with anything or anyone but me at 120 lbs. Most people lie about their MPG. Ecen if it doesn't get great gas mileage, I'm happy with mine. Very happy. I only worry about gas in the oil from the DI.

[@JC-bl9bo]

That is one awful looking vehicle, no getting around that. Hard to believe Ford put their name on that. 😲 Discontinued thank goodness.

[@Bleachanna]

It's not hard to believe ford made that but it's much worse than usual🤣

[@gregoryleo4640]

Actually it's a nice looking vehicle. Resembles a 2013-2019 Escape, but shrunken to 75% of the size.

[@Bleachanna]

@@gregoryleo4640 it's not that bad looking just cheap looking lol

[@gregleo2848]

@@Bleachanna He is reviewing a basic SE model. The SES and Titanium trims have better interiors.

[@Bleachanna]

@@gregleo2848 they're still garbage

[@gokuthatmadethebeat]

i have this car rented and i gotta say, it is the worst car i have ever drove. literally made random noises when the car was off and it was horrid on gas

[@kenmccune8843]

Why Ford built the SUV it's to small for a SUV

[@jakes5530]

👎 bad vehicle. Quality is poor, feels like a tin can. Spend another few grand and get an escape.

[@gregoryleo4640]

Ecosport uses the Fiesta platform, which has a solid, quality feel.

[@Framos16]

😂 clueless

[@AH-bm4ts]

Horrible mileage for being so small

[@MrFlynn-bt6mt]

Too small

[@gregoryleo4640]

It's not supposed to be big. Ford makes larger models if that's what you need. Sometimes a smaller vehicle is an advantage in crowded areas.

[@Shadows-RC]

Then maybe you're too big, with asinine demands. Maybe you could try to not feel so entitled to having everything being ample and blocking people's vision at intersections.

[@willb3636]

Stupid car, it somehow feels like a focus hatch with less interior and trunk room.

[@gregleo2848]

EcoSport is based on the Ford Fiesta. Escape is based on a Focus.

[@MercOne]

NO they didn't. This was the worst POS Ford has heaved onto American roads in years and Ford has made some junk in the past. Utter POS vehicle, good riddance.

[@gregoryleo4640]

Not true. Handles nice (has Fiesta platform), looks nice, lots of features, cheaper price than other Ford models, easier to park in cities and small garages. Please explain why you think it's a POS?

[@MercOne]

@@gregoryleo4640Crap crash scores, slow, crap handling, weak brakes, cramped interior, cheap interior, for starters. Look up any road test of this junk vehicle. It’s a third world vehicle made to fit US roads.

[@gregoryleo4640]

@@MercOne "Cramped interior"? LOL! It's not supposed to have alot space. Ford makes many other vehicles if you want more space. "Slow"? LOL! It's not supposed to be a race car. "Crap handling"? Obvious you have never driven an Ecosport. This has the same platform as a Fiesta, Puma, Mazda2, Mazda3, Scion iA, Toyota Yaris iA, and some Toyota Yaris. The Ecosport handles nice and has a very solid ride. The interior in a Ecosport Titanium or SES isn't cheap either. You don't know what you are talking about.

[@MercOne]

@@gregoryleo4640 Yeah this is why Ford is dropping this POS. You have such poor standards and taste that you don’t know what a good vehicle is. There isn’t a single good review of this vehicle anywhere. It is slow, has shite quality, awful interior, handles like it needs a wheel alignment. I can’t believe someone is arguing this. This is NOT the same platform as the new Puma. Are you not able to research anything? You are totally clueless. This junk is ranked DEAD LAST in every single automotive source. Are you seriously this lost?