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2020 Ford EcoSport: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Ford EcoSport is a light equipment-update year, led by the SE trim’s larger standard 8-inch touchscreen. Otherwise, the four-trim lineup, engines, styling, and safety equipment carry over from 2019.
About the 2020 Ford EcoSport
2nd generation (global 2012-2022), third U.S. model year; minor equipment-update year after the model’s 2018 U.S. arrival.
Ford presented the EcoSport as its smallest SUV: a compact five-seat runabout aimed at daily commuting, tight parking spaces, and active-life errands. Its main themes were an elevated seating position, flexible split-folding rear seating, useful cargo space, and a short city-friendly footprint. The range covered efficient FWD turbo-three models and stronger 4WD four-cylinder models, giving it more drivetrain breadth than several small urban crossovers.
The EcoSport ranges from the straightforward S to the comfort-focused Titanium, which has leather-trimmed seats, navigation, and a 10-speaker B&O audio system. The SES is the sportier version, pairing a 166-hp four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive with a sport-tuned suspension, while the SE emphasizes everyday comfort with heated front seats, a moonroof, and smartphone integration.
What changed, by category
Tech
The SE trim’s standard touchscreen grew from 6.5 to 8 inches. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2020 Ford EcoSport specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD / 4WD | FWD / 4WD | 4WD | FWD / 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23–27 mpg | 23–27 mpg | 23 mpg | 23–27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 123–166 hp | 123–166 hp | 166 hp | 123–166 hp |
| Torque | 125–149 lb-ft | 125–149 lb-ft | 149 lb-ft | 125–149 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1400 lb | 1400 lb | 2000 lb | 1400 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 36.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2020 Ford EcoSport?
The main change for the 2020 Ford EcoSport is a larger standard touchscreen on the SE trim, increasing from 6.5 to 8 inches. The rest of the lineup largely carries over from 2019.
Is the 2020 Ford EcoSport different from the 2019 model?
Only slightly. The 2020 SE has a larger 8-inch touchscreen as standard, but the trim lineup, engines, drivetrains, styling, and model-range safety equipment remain essentially unchanged.
Did the 2020 Ford EcoSport get a new engine?
No. Front-wheel-drive models retain the 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, while four-wheel-drive models retain the 2.0-liter four-cylinder; both use a six-speed automatic transmission.
Which 2020 Ford EcoSport trim received the larger touchscreen?
The SE received the larger standard touchscreen. Its display increased from 6.5 to 8 inches and supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Did the 2020 Ford EcoSport receive new safety technology?
No model-range safety upgrade was introduced for 2020. Higher trims still offer useful features such as blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, while the SE has rear parking sensors.
2020 Ford EcoSport Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Ford EcoSport.
4.0
2020 Ford EcoSport
(142 reviews)
“The vehicle is underpowered even for a 4 cylinder and the gas mileage is not good enough to justify that.”
“My Ford EcoSport is spacious and just what my family and I need. For being a crossover SUV, it drives super smooth, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.”