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

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • 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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Комментарии • 110

  • @meat081
    @meat081 3 года назад +20

    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

  • @bertgroeneveld57
    @bertgroeneveld57 Год назад +6

    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
      @leejohnson197733 10 месяцев назад

      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,

  • @srs2544
    @srs2544 Год назад +8

    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!

  • @debbiemeadows4950
    @debbiemeadows4950 8 месяцев назад +2

    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!

  • @courtneyfrancis2041
    @courtneyfrancis2041 2 года назад +6

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

  • @alishasimon4538
    @alishasimon4538 2 года назад +14

    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 😅

  • @sueharris8974
    @sueharris8974 21 день назад

    I love my little eco just bought a used one it’s like new it makes me smile

  • @sallylands5298
    @sallylands5298 3 года назад +7

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

  • @austinedwards1918
    @austinedwards1918 2 года назад +5

    love your honesty so much i had to subscribe

  • @arrtistik
    @arrtistik Год назад +1

    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

  • @peterjenkins7488
    @peterjenkins7488 Год назад +2

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

  • @tonyatkinson8989
    @tonyatkinson8989 Год назад

    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
    @uchihaJade123 Год назад +1

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

  • @jtes1442
    @jtes1442 3 года назад +4

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

  • @beebot4507
    @beebot4507 2 года назад +2

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

    • @mishmi3037
      @mishmi3037 Месяц назад

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

    • @beebot4507
      @beebot4507 21 день назад

      @mishmi3037 lol its been completely fine no issues at all

  • @SpartanHighKing14
    @SpartanHighKing14 Месяц назад

    Nice review! Going to have a look at a 2022 Titanium model next week

  • @KillarneyLegion
    @KillarneyLegion 7 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @stephenm8100
    @stephenm8100 2 года назад +3

    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.

  • @1824ajay
    @1824ajay Год назад +2

    Love the Ecosport!!Awesome video

    • @mishmi3037
      @mishmi3037 Месяц назад

      How's going now your car sir?

  • @LadyrellaUk
    @LadyrellaUk 2 года назад +2

    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

  • @johnrichardson1796
    @johnrichardson1796 5 дней назад

    Always brilliant, thanks 👍

  • @Edxylom
    @Edxylom 2 года назад +4

    That is the car of my dream

  • @Danny-BigD
    @Danny-BigD 2 года назад +4

    I LIKE this guy lol

  • @stevehei8035
    @stevehei8035 2 года назад +1

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

  • @welshman64
    @welshman64 3 года назад +4

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

  • @robertgillis5510
    @robertgillis5510 2 года назад +2

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

  • @furryhenry
    @furryhenry 8 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @jonesfamily8541
    @jonesfamily8541 2 месяца назад

    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 .

  • @Rosso488
    @Rosso488 Год назад

    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
    @nerjadude 2 года назад +2

    I love knobs too ...

  • @bharubharathi2205
    @bharubharathi2205 3 года назад +4

    I love ecosport ❤️❤️

  • @valiantthor9847
    @valiantthor9847 9 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @charliebrown4573
    @charliebrown4573 2 года назад +1

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

  • @tonyyero7231
    @tonyyero7231 3 года назад +2

    Greetings from Florida USA! Great review and video.

  • @welshman64
    @welshman64 2 года назад +4

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

  • @Treboroll
    @Treboroll Год назад

    Great Video 👍

  • @michaellavery4899
    @michaellavery4899 2 года назад +2

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

    • @stephenm8100
      @stephenm8100 2 года назад +1

      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.

  • @John-gh5nn
    @John-gh5nn 9 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @andrewbond3102
    @andrewbond3102 Год назад

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

  • @hugabug22
    @hugabug22 2 года назад

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

  • @ramsden781
    @ramsden781 Год назад

    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
      @Rosso488 Год назад +1

      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.

  • @jamiejones4352
    @jamiejones4352 2 года назад +3

    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
      @paul8821 Год назад +3

      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

  • @hashirsiddiqui8491
    @hashirsiddiqui8491 10 месяцев назад

    What was the point of ditching the rear mounted wheel?

  • @sandrakarnoppdasilva1460
    @sandrakarnoppdasilva1460 Год назад

    Lindíssima, super confortável!!!

  • @romeoestorpe8019
    @romeoestorpe8019 2 года назад +1

    Where is the spare tire?

  • @Toppitmanilikeit
    @Toppitmanilikeit 2 года назад +1

    Does it have a reversing camera?

    • @AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel
      @AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel  2 года назад +1

      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

  • @timfox2654
    @timfox2654 3 года назад +2

    Great review looks like a good SUV!

  • @austinedwards1918
    @austinedwards1918 2 года назад +1

    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
      @AntonHorn 2 года назад

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

    • @dwoodygura
      @dwoodygura 2 года назад +2

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

    • @bongodave13
      @bongodave13 2 года назад

      @@dwoodygura What country are you in?

    • @samw2431
      @samw2431 2 года назад +2

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

    • @samw2431
      @samw2431 2 года назад +1

      @@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

  • @Onerideone
    @Onerideone 6 месяцев назад

    The back seats all fold up flat in these cars guys

  • @ruthcasement5844
    @ruthcasement5844 2 года назад

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

    • @briancunningham2388
      @briancunningham2388 Год назад

      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
      @Skybowll Год назад

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

  • @jackiecollins7782
    @jackiecollins7782 Год назад

    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

  • @lukatron5498
    @lukatron5498 Месяц назад

    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

  • @milanrai5232
    @milanrai5232 2 года назад +1

    Nice

  • @thomasarcher640
    @thomasarcher640 3 года назад

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

  • @deathbystereo-
    @deathbystereo- 2 года назад +2

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

  • @greenfalcon1568
    @greenfalcon1568 3 года назад +1

    nice vehicle but the mpg is rather high

    • @AntonHorn
      @AntonHorn 2 года назад

      The higher the better!

  • @johnedwards4274
    @johnedwards4274 2 года назад

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

  • @zorankalina6100
    @zorankalina6100 2 года назад +1

    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🤔

  • @heepmag
    @heepmag 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @pendek3255
    @pendek3255 3 года назад

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

  • @cornelhansen-juhas1971
    @cornelhansen-juhas1971 Год назад

    NiCe Ford made in Romania

  • @kurtlisapless3379
    @kurtlisapless3379 Год назад

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

  • @willewinky6527
    @willewinky6527 2 года назад

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

  • @francescomisuraca6277
    @francescomisuraca6277 3 года назад +1

    👍👍👍

  • @JeremyGreysmark
    @JeremyGreysmark Год назад

    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 :).

  • @kenmiller4550
    @kenmiller4550 3 года назад +3

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

  • @austinedwards1918
    @austinedwards1918 2 года назад

    sorry not 3 litre but 1. 3 for her Vauxhall

  • @davidblass9808
    @davidblass9808 Год назад

    ?

  • @alanrickson2916
    @alanrickson2916 2 года назад +4

    Ecosport is fine your terribly prensenter

  • @Neil-Aspinall
    @Neil-Aspinall 3 года назад +16

    The patronizing humour made this unwatchable.

  • @aaronmills4238
    @aaronmills4238 Год назад

    That boot door is a stupid design

  • @gljay
    @gljay 2 года назад +2

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

    • @samw2431
      @samw2431 2 года назад +3

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

    • @Rosso488
      @Rosso488 Год назад +3

      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.

  • @antonioanalco6883
    @antonioanalco6883 Год назад

    Talk to much

  • @WestMarshall589
    @WestMarshall589 Год назад +1

    in city u get 37.2 mpg and in highway 50 mpg