Ford EcoSport given 4 stars by Euro NCAP, 5 by Latin NCAP

European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has given the Ford EcoSport a 4 star rating in its crash tests. An analysis shows that the Indian-built crossover scored 93% for adult occupant safety, 77% for child occupant safety, 55% for safety assist and 58% for pedestrian safety. It is clear that the car performed well in occupant safety, but did not do well in pedestrian safety. The lack of a speed limitation device and seatbelt reminder system for the rear passengers, pulled the EcoSport's score further down.

It should be noted that the Fiesta, which uses the same platform as the EcoSport, walked away with a 5 star rating. Tested in 2012, the Fiesta scored 91% for adult occupant safety, 86% for child occupant safety, 65% for pedestrian safety and 71% for safety assist.

In March 2013, Latin NCAP (for South America), had awarded the crossover a similar rating. The crossover managed a score of 13.64 out of 16 for adult occupant safety and 31 / 49 for child occupant safety. Ford responded by equipping the Brazilian-built EcoSport with seatbelt reminders that meet Latin NCAP requirements. In November, Latin NCAP tested the car again and awarded it 14.64 / 17 in adult occupant safety. This has helped the EcoSport secure a 5 star rating.