Ford India has issued two voluntary recall for its hot-selling Ford EcoSport compact SUV. Out of these, the first recall covers as many as 48,000 units of the compact SUV. These vehicles are Diesel versions manufactured between April 2013 and June 2014, and need to be installed with a new bundle clip on the fuel and brake lines. The second recall covers just 700 EcoSports that were made between January 2016 and February 2016 and have 60:40 split rear seats. On some of these vehicles, the 40% rear seat backrest might have been assembled with bolts that do not meet Ford’s material specification. Talking about the latest Ford EcoSport recall, the company has said,“In its commitment to quality and complete transparency, Ford India is issuing two voluntary safety recalls to correct potential concerns with certain Ford EcoSport vehicles. Ford India will contact the concerned customers to get in touch with the local Ford dealership, where the rework will be done free of charge. Earlier this month Ford launched the Black Edition of the EcoSport to fend off the fast increasing heat from the Maruti Vitara Brezza. Read on for Ford EcoSport price in India, specifications, images, video review and other details.
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Ford EcoSport Price in India
The Ford EcoSport received a huge price cut after the advent of the Vitara Brezza. The petrol variant of the EcoSport is priced at INR 6.68 lakhs onwards. The Diesel variant starts retailing at INR 7.28 lakhs. Here’s the complete Ford EcoSport price list-
| Variants | Ambiente | Trend | Trend+ | Titanium | Titanium + | |
| Powertrain Combination | ||||||
| 1.5L Ti-VCT (Petrol) | 668,800 | 740,900 | NA | 856,500 | NA | |
| 1.5L Ti-VCT (Petrol) AT | NA | 961,500 | NA | |||
| 1.0L EcoBoost (Petrol) | NA | 818,900 | NA | 945,000 | ||
| 1.5L TDCi (Diesel) | 728,800 | 800,900 | 848,900 | 916,500 | 975,000 | |
As we said, Ford India recently launched the Black Edition of the EcoSport. The newly introduced variant builds upon the existing trims and is priced at a slight premium over the regular models. Here’s the price list of the Black Edition-
| Variants | Trend + | Titanium | Titanium + |
| 1.5l TiVCT (Petrol) | NA | 874,800 | NA |
| 1.5l TiVCT (Petrol) AT | NA | 979,800 | NA |
| 1.0l EcoBoost (Petrol) | 858,500 | NA | 963,300 |
| 1.5l TDCi (Diesel) | 888,500 | 934,800 | 993,300 |
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Ford EcoSport Video Review
Ford EcoSport Specifications
The EcoSport is on sale with as many as three engine options. The most modern among these is a 1.0-litre turbocharged Petrol engine that is being sold under the EcoBoost moniker. Also availabel is a 1.5-litre Petrol normally aspirated engine. The most popular engine variant, however, is the 1.5-Litre turbocharged Diesel engine that got a slight power bump a few months back. Here is the Ford EcoSport specifications sheet-
| Length x Width x Height | 3999 x 1765 x 1708 mm | ||
| Kerb Weight | 1222-1272 kg | ||
| Wheel Type and Size | 16” Alloys | ||
| Boot Space | 346 litres | ||
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.5 L Ti-VCT Petrol | 1.0 L EcoBoost Petrol | 1.5 L TDCi Diesel |
| Power | 110 bhp | 124 bhp | 99 bhp |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 170 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 5-speed MT/6-speed AT | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT |
| Mileage | 15.8 kpl/16.5 kpl | 18.9 kpl | 22.7 kpl |
| Air Conditioner Type | Automatic Climate Control | ||
| Power Windows | Yes (4) | ||
| Central Locking | Yes | ||
| Steering Audio Controls | Yes | ||
| Audio System | Yes (2-DIN) | ||
| Airbags | Yes (2-6) | ||
| ABS | Yes | ||
Ford EcoSport Features
The Ford EcoSport has always been a fairly loaded car. Here’s the variant-wise features highlights of the Ford EcoSport:
- Ambiente: 4 Power windows, Central Locking, Manual AC, 12V Power socket and rear folding seats
- Trend: Features of Ambiente + ABS and EBD
- Trend+: In addition to the features offered on the Trend trim, this will get dual front airbags, auto aicon, distance to empty, outside temp display, econometer, average speed, avg fuel efficiency, fog lamps, chrome grille, roof rails, signature light guide for the headlamps.
- Titanium: Features of Trend+ variant + Smart Key, Keyless entry, Push button start
- Titanium+: Features of Titanium variant + Auto wipers, auto headlamps, daytime running lights, interior chrome pack, leather-wrapped handbrake.
Apart from these, the Black Edition also gets-
- Black Front Grille
- Black-out moulded Headlamps
- 16-inch Black-painted Alloy Wheels
- Black ORVM Covers
- Black Foglamp Bezel
- Black Roof Rails
- Roof Cross Bars
The latest Ford EcoSport recall in India reaffirms Ford India’s commitment towards quality and customer satisfaction. Do get in touch of the nearest Ford India dealership in case your car falls under the latest Ford Ecosport recall in India. Stay tuned for more updates on the Ford EcoSport recall drive and other important news updates on this popular compact SUV.
