Ford EcoSport [2015-2017] User Reviews

Ford ecosport was my dream car and after purchasing, I am fully satisfied this superb mini suv. Styling and performance of this car is ultimate. The luxury feel makes you king. There is no maintenance in the car since I drove 50000 kms. The balance and braking excellence of the car, always ensures safety. The only cons, I observe that the side view from driver seat, should have been more wide. But overall the car is superb and luxurious.

Exterior

 Sturdy and looks good

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Plastic used inside could have been of better quality. Otherwise good on space and legroom.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Fuel economy is very low. I am just getting 10 KMPL while driving in city or highway, against the Ford advertised 18 KMPL. This is disappointing and I feel like cheated bu Ford's claim.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Good.

Final Words

 Overall I like the car from comfort and navigating through narrow roads in the city. Good leg room and drive seat high adjustment feature. But not happy with the mileage. Overall I like the car from comfort and navigating through narrow roads in the city. Good leg room and drive seat high adjustment feature. But not happy with the mileage.

Areas of improvement  

 Mileage and the materials used for the interiors. Also the pcik up is low when I turn on the AC, it reqally struggles.  Mileage and the materials used for the interiors. Also the pcik up is low when I turn on the AC, it reqally struggles.  Mileage and the materials used for the interiors. Also the pcik up is low when I turn on the AC, it reqally struggles.  Mileage and the materials used for the interiors. Also the pcik up is low when I turn on the AC, it reqally struggles. Mileage and the materials used for the interiors. Also the pcik up is low when I turn on the AC, it reqally struggles.

Comfort while drivingMileage is poor

Ford sales representatives assisted while doin my paperwork of all the documents and payments with ease. They give proper attention to detail when it comes to serving the customers which happens to be much better than the maruti suzuki staff. The service is very low as the company claims to be. I find ford very transparent as far as the cost of service. Ecosport has a stiffer suspension setup which helps in high speed cornering and highway stability. The build quality is awsome as there is no rattling noise since 1 year of ownership. The ac is very effective in the summers while the real passengers feel it very cool without any rear ac vents of the car making it the best cars in the summers. Pros Good ground clearance Nice grip from the 16 inch 205/55 mrf tires High speed stability Touch screen with inbuilt map my india navigation system Steering has a direct control on the road Very low nvh levels Cons Low mileage Petrol engine is not peepy enough Overall it is the best sub 4 meter suv for a family for the city and long highway trips

Choices may vary from person to person. Everyone of us want to be safe and this car surely give you a sense of safety and confidence when you drive it. For me what matters is safety. And in this segment ford has nailed it. This is the reason why people are buying this car.

Amazing car in terms of looks and style. You would love it on highways. It is smooth and transmission of gear is great. You will feel very confident on highways. The issues is during city drive , it becomes bulky on a metro city traffic and suspension could have been much better. Fuel economy is low in city. Dont expect more than 11 km/ltr. Maintenance is not on the higher side. The music system is one of the best and it makes it amazing for a long drive. Seats are comfortable. Boot space will never disappoint you. It's a FUN ride overall !!!

Exterior Trendy styling, neat finishes.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Generally good, especially for short people. Tall people will have a problem with this car's headroom and general fit in the driver seat. Headlight control is an old style rotary selector placed exactly at right knee level under the dashboard, so it keeps fouling with the driver's knee as you get in/out. Design of the stereo controls is quite poor from an ergonomics point of view. The excessive reliance on software controls without enough afterthought leads to situations like doors not being lockable in case of electrical failure, except for the rear door, which cannot be opened in case of electrical failure. If the engine is turned off briefly (e.g. at a traffic light stop), the stereo and any call in progress is cut, and has to be restarted. This car is full of little design flaws such as these.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Pathetic mileage of 8 kmpl in the city (without AC), bumpy gearshift, excessive clutch travel with very late engagement and early disengagement, very poor audio quality from the irreplaceable stock stereo, no backups for door locking in the event of electrical failure. Engine pickup is moderate, but this is just a 1.5 L engine. Underpower felt on steep inclines.

Ride Quality & Handling Easy to drive due to very light steering, although the clutch is something to get used to. It handles bumps and potholes well, although I have yet to find out what will break early as a result. I've been told that part replacement costs are a complete ripoff.

Final Words It's a good-looking disappointment. I expected more from an auto manufacturer that has more than a 100 years in this business. But now I understand why it is nowhere close to being #1 in its field. If only I could get a full refund I would get rid of this car in an instant.

Areas of improvement Ford's attitude towards its Indian customers needs complete servicing and refurbishment. The attitude that I perceive is that they think their US-designed car is perfect for India, and it is only customer handling that needs to be managed, particularly by their dealer and service network. They are so dead wrong in this area. They cannot even make a decent app or company website. I will never buy a Ford again, and I would never recommend this car to anyone.

Light steering, passengers are happyMileage is 8.6 kmpl max, bumpy gearshift, too much clutch travel, bad engineering design