FORD ECOSPORT; Family car; Great Value; Comfortable: NEW FORD ECOSPORT Review & Road Test

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The Ford EcoSport is a mini SUV with chunky looks and some sporty handling. First impressions look like the Ford EcoSport has it all. It has room for four adults and is fun to drive for a high-riding car.
The face lifted EcoSport was given a comprehensive update in 2017 when it got a much chunkier exterior and a snazzy new interior. Sporty ST-Line trim is the most eye-catching, with a choice of no less than 17 paint colours and four contrasting roof shades. However, the small SUV market has moved on, and Ford has other vehicles such as the Ford Fiesta Active and not forgetting the Ford Puma, so does the EcoSport stack up to its own stable mates let alone the competition?
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@meat081 3 жыл бұрын

got mine 2 weeks ago and best car i ever had and im 63.....i got st line 1.5 diesel with all packs and she is a beast....as for rear door then park nose first

@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Good comment thanks

@welshman64 2 жыл бұрын

Get wiped out as a car hits you boot door open wrong way for uk.

@srs2544 Жыл бұрын

Great video AJ! Amazing tips and hints, I've had this car for 3 years and just found out how to remove the parcel shelf by watching your video! Thanks for your very clear descriptions!

@bertgroeneveld57 Жыл бұрын

Had it for 3 years now and, contrary to most people, we like the way the back door opens. Never any problems with it, very convenient. The car itself is a no nonsens car. Chairs are, even on large distances (over 200 kilometers) very comfortable for frontseats as well as rearseats. Shame they haven't got a new, hybrid model yet. Hope they will, it would then be our choice for our next car again.

@leejohnson197733 8 ай бұрын

im looking at these now and cant decide as i had a cx3 and it was fantastic just silent but had a dpf fault so it went back, not sure if i should get ecosport, Captur or a focus. I would get a cx3 2.0L but i assume being a 2.0L it will drink petrol and cost more to insure ?? too much choice on the market,

@courtneyfrancis2041 Жыл бұрын

Great review and personality, enjoyed your presentation. Will go and take a look at one tomorrow

@tonyatkinson8989 Жыл бұрын

HAD my Ecosport 3yrs now and I love it , great runaround, love the back door and I havethe Diesel wich is doing 51.5 mpg consistently ...brilliant ,economic and very practical

@uchihaJade123 11 ай бұрын

I loved your video. Excellent personality and attitude. Thanks for sharing!

@austinedwards1918 2 жыл бұрын

love your honesty so much i had to subscribe

@alishasimon4538 2 жыл бұрын

The little extra windows come in handy when turning (right). It'd be hard to hit a curve or roll on the grass with those. My friend and I were wondering what they were for too at first but I was using them without realizing 😅

@debbiemeadows4950 6 ай бұрын

I'm so pleased you've given it a good review. I love my Ecosport! So much better than my elderly Focus! Lovely updates on basically everything! Now I like the rear door, makes it so much easier loading up the car, but you're right about the silly parcel shelf! It's super to drive, I have the automatic gearbox as I prefer that. I don't find it as responsive as it could be. Definitely revs go higher and its quite noisy if you want to be a bit quick off the mark at a junction or roundabout. I did my due diligence/lots of research before choosing the Ecosport and I definitely picked the right car! It's great around town and on the open roads and motorways. A great little all rounder!

@peterjenkins7488 Жыл бұрын

Thinking of buying one. Like your style first time I have seen this channel and have subscribed.

@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment appreciated

@jtes1442 3 жыл бұрын

I like that it has a regular shifter and emergency brake.

@arrtistik Жыл бұрын

Mine is now 4 years old and doing 100,000km. Apart from the creaky door panels, failed rear window washer and the somewhat inconvenience of always having to park facing forward when I have to load the boot. I'm generally satisfied

@flashgordon5496 2 жыл бұрын

thank you AJ ~ you really helpped & i liked what you said about the the thingie at the back ~ and I like it ~ i'll call it my Lady Buggy for me ~ not kids ~ lologies

@sallylands5298 3 жыл бұрын

I personally prefer the door opening outwards, horses for courses, not necessarily a negative.

@beebot4507 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one of these for me and my Mrs both 27 with a daughter so needed the space 😁

@mishmi3037 8 күн бұрын

Sorry to bother you sir.just want to know how's going your car after two years.any major problem.thnks

@sandrakarnoppdasilva1460 Жыл бұрын

Lindíssima, super confortável!!!

@Edxylom 2 жыл бұрын

That is the car of my dream

@1824ajay Жыл бұрын

Love the Ecosport!!Awesome video

@mishmi3037 8 күн бұрын

How's going now your car sir?

@bharubharathi2205 3 жыл бұрын

I love ecosport ❤️❤️

@Treboroll Жыл бұрын

Great Video 👍

@stevehei8035 Жыл бұрын

😂 I’m looking for one for my daughter for college in the States and was stunned that there was no spare tire either!

@KillarneyLegion 6 ай бұрын

Good morning. Well done with the video. I have actually read this online in the last few days so I know you are right. I have just phoned my Ford dealer as we own s Focus EcoBoost 2018 with 45,000 from new so this would have been lucky for us . However I was very surprised with the response from Ford and the answer regarding the recall was “ no truth in this as far as we know. We are currently changing cam belts on the older cars and we would know if this were true so no need to panic “. Now they are either hiding the truth or they are not aware as yet . They also stated that they had heard the story so here’s waiting. I must say that our car has been brilliant up until now so I guess if this happens it will be great for us. Top marks on your video and hopefully you sell lots of motors. Kindest regards, Pete.

@furryhenry 7 ай бұрын

Great video, been thinking of getting one, as I'm the wrong side of 70, and getting in and out of my Focus is taking longer lol. I need something higher. I thought all Fords came with heated screens.

@Rosso488 Жыл бұрын

Very good review. Here in the states there are no recalls on this model so I wonder what long term issues these might have if any. I recently bought the final year of the Ford Ecosport and I love it so far. One thing though I’m tall and I wish the drivers seat would lower further so I could see the signal lights better.

@nerjadude 2 жыл бұрын

I love knobs too ...

@Danny-BigD 2 жыл бұрын

I LIKE this guy lol

@stephenm8100 2 жыл бұрын

I got a 2021 in September I am happy with it. And my 5 foot tall wife prefers the horizontal opening tailgate... I know what you mean about that privacy panel. My wife has a 2018 Fiesta she just took it out and keeps it in the closet in the house. When the time comes to sell the car we'll put it back in.

@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@robertgillis5510 2 жыл бұрын

Parcel shelf hides stuff in boot? Even tho I agree with you about taking it out

@hugabug22 2 жыл бұрын

I had to pop mines out like that in my Kia Soul. I kept mines in my closet because I was doing Instacart.

@milanrai5232 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@andrewbond3102 Жыл бұрын

Did the active have storage under the passager seat an the arm rest slides forward. But thanks for the rear shelf removal

@timfox2654 2 жыл бұрын

Great review looks like a good SUV!

@charliebrown4573 2 жыл бұрын

Have they got rid of the drawer under the passenger seat, its of more use than the glove box

@tonyyero7231 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Florida USA! Great review and video.

@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@welshman64 3 жыл бұрын

Boot door opens wrong way for the uk🚗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚙

@jonesfamily8541 Ай бұрын

Ford ecosport Automatic version has Very poor pick up after apply a sudden break(delay response). Gear handle material start to cracks after 3 years.(Rubber material).starting failure due to Push button, door switch, hand rest material start to comeout &Steering rack sound after 70000kms. Mileage is poor in cities rides, Comfortable on highways rides with limited rest (300kms). Good A/C , i had one since 2016 Nov .

@ramsden781 Жыл бұрын

I'm stuck on which to choose out of one of these or the Volkswagen Tiago. What would you recommend as I like the look of both

@Rosso488 Жыл бұрын

The VW Is to new to honestly have a good or bad opinion. But I have nothing but good things to say for the Ford.

@hashirsiddiqui8491 9 ай бұрын

What was the point of ditching the rear mounted wheel?

@John-gh5nn 8 ай бұрын

This car would have been perfect if the the tailgate had opened like the Ford Fusion, what really is the point of this tailgate design. Plus what would the longevity be of the dampener on the rear barn opening door.

@valiantthor9847 8 ай бұрын

I've got the 23 plate active, every extra. And I think it's a rearly good car. and it's so good on petrol

@jamiejones4352 2 жыл бұрын

I've had one for two years now and I love it except for the back door, I wish they'd made it a lift back as it would be more convenient in the UK and you get a bit of shelter from the rain when loading. I would be happier if it had a space saver spare wheel, there's plenty of room underneath for it. I do not like the sun roof as it is too far back and I cannot see it from the drivers seat, I have accidentally left it open a couple of times, I wish it had an alarm like the lights on alarm when you get out of the car.

@paul8821 Жыл бұрын

Hello jamie can you tell me what your car has been like on the motorway how is on fuel is it ok many thanks paul

@ruthcasement5844 2 жыл бұрын

Can you get a space saver wheel under the cover in the boot need to know as buying one soon

@briancunningham2388 Жыл бұрын

Yes, i have 17inch spacer saver that goes under the shelve in back and rest shelve on top of it. My 45 kilo German Shephed sits in back with seats down and no problem with shelve thats slightly higher than support brackets resting on top of wheel

@Skybowll Жыл бұрын

@@briancunningham2388 That's probably the reason for the second higher support for the rear platform. Yes I got a space saver wheel right away.

@RodwayRod 4 ай бұрын

The back seats all fold up flat in these cars guys

@Toppitmanilikeit 2 жыл бұрын

Does it have a reversing camera?

@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel 2 жыл бұрын

It’s far as I’m aware, however I think it will depend on the trim level! you are best to ask the question when you go for a test drive

@michaellavery4899 2 жыл бұрын

Heard the rear door opens horizontally as you get a spare attached to it in some countries. Probably an EU requirement I guess.

@stephenm8100 2 жыл бұрын

In the U.S. you can get a spare after market. But from what I understand It's more trouble than it's worth. One has to reconfigure the back up camera... And my 5 foot tall wife prefers to horizontal opening tailgate.

@welshman64 2 жыл бұрын

It's not fair the Americans get a 2.0 l duotec 166 bhp engine . Why can't we. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚙

@austinedwards1918 2 жыл бұрын

for the size of the engine they could have fitted a turbo just to give it that little grunt. My wife recently brought a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X 3 litre with a turbo which brings it up to the power of a 1.8 great economy but still some power when she wants it. Remember Ford do have the capability to develop really good cars but are stymied by cost, but give good reasonable cars. but need to just up their game just a little because they have the resources to do so.

@AntonHorn 2 жыл бұрын

The whole idea behind EcoBoost engines is the fact that they are turbocharged.

@dwoodygura 2 жыл бұрын

We have the SES AWD and it has the 2.0L turbo.

@bongodave13 2 жыл бұрын

@@dwoodygura What country are you in?

@samw2431 2 жыл бұрын

@@dwoodygura that’s not a thing sorry to tell you just have the 2.0l no turbo

@samw2431 2 жыл бұрын

@@AntonHorn but the 2.0 l engine isn’t turbo charged it’s called the eco sport has nothing to do with eco boost unless u get that engine

@romeoestorpe8019 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the spare tire?

@thomasarcher640 3 жыл бұрын

The inflate bottle screws in where the orange cap is on the tire inflator should do more research than call everything useless.

@lukatron5498 3 күн бұрын

All good until the wet belt goes at 49000 miles along with oil pump belt with regular maintenance and ford doesn't want to know

@francescomisuraca6277 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment mate

@jackiecollins7782 Жыл бұрын

Heard that if cam belt goes they have to take whole engine out n cost £2,500 so very 'costly was thinking buying one these but put me off

@gary1620 3 жыл бұрын

My 2017 model I just bought I like it for the head room and space I'm 6ft2 but this car is no good for anyone with arthritis in your wrists like my Mum the boot door is to heavy for her! The seats are very firm even in my model 4 years old and the arm rest is pointless it's to low needs to be raised up a bit. Handling on the country roads is not as smooth as my old 2011 Ford Focus. I do like the look of the car but Ford needs to review a few things like the firmness of the seats.

@johnedwards4274 2 жыл бұрын

Looked at one at a Ford dealership in 🇩🇪 today Not impressed with the car or the dealer and that back door 😩

@greenfalcon1568 2 жыл бұрын

nice vehicle but the mpg is rather high

@AntonHorn 2 жыл бұрын

The higher the better!

@cornelhansen-juhas1971 Жыл бұрын

NiCe Ford made in Romania

@deathbystereo- 2 жыл бұрын

The boot door 🚪 instantly makes this a non viable option for me

@zorankalina6100 2 жыл бұрын

Phuh...actualy, yust lost that back "shelf"...behinde back seats. Put it on the roof.....then bicuclele comes in..closed the back door... ....and never finde it afther... Obviously...it yust sleeps from the roof🤪 That hapened a year and half ago. Not sure jet...do I miss that🤔

@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious comment 🤣

@zorankalina6100 2 жыл бұрын

@@AJThePlayerKZfaqChannel Other then that...prity happy with a car👍🙂🍀

@heepmag 9 ай бұрын

Oil.pump belt runs in oil? Whoever thought that was a good idea?

@pendek3255 3 жыл бұрын

With petrol engine, you are fuming away diesels like Audi, BMW, Mercedes. Other sport cars also

@willewinky6527 2 жыл бұрын

Don't think you can tow a sports caravan with this.

@austinedwards1918 2 жыл бұрын

sorry not 3 litre but 1. 3 for her Vauxhall

@davidblass9808 11 ай бұрын

@kurtlisapless3379 Жыл бұрын

sorry i can stand this car. no spare. no jack , no wrench, know someone who has one has engine problems. 2019

@JeremyGreysmark 10 ай бұрын

I just don't get SUVs... Get a real 4x4, a Golf size car or an estate or a van. SUVs don't do anything properly and and not as great on fuel. There is nothing sporty about the Ecosport either... what a ridicolous name... The button handbrakes and touchscreen for operating everything need to die too :)...This version has got a normal handbrake at least, but not all of them do :).

@aaronmills4238 Жыл бұрын

That boot door is a stupid design

@alanrickson2916 2 жыл бұрын

Ecosport is fine your terribly prensenter

@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@kenmiller4550 3 жыл бұрын

Bad review, needs to do more research, St line much better.

@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel 3 жыл бұрын

😜

@Neil-Aspinall 3 жыл бұрын

The patronizing humour made this unwatchable.

@webeto5902 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@gljay 2 жыл бұрын

It's a turd. Oil pump pulley goes out at around 30k miles. Electric window issues too. Avoid at all costs.

@samw2431 2 жыл бұрын

seems like u got a bad one everyone else’s is fine

@Rosso488 Жыл бұрын

This car has no recalls mind you. I have one it’s perfectly fine also my mother has recently purchased one and she loves it. My brother in-law is also looking at getting one. So please tell me what’s the problems are so I could watch for them.