2019 Ford Ecosport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ecosport years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 460 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Ecosport. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Ecosport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (215 complaints, 47%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 460owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Ford Ecosport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 215 | 47% | 69,000 | “oil pressure” (30%) | — |
| Engine problems | 193 | 42% | 66,000 | “oil pressure” (49%) | $6,650 |
| Power Train problems | 50 | 11% | 45,000 | “oil pressure” (30%) | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 7% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 29 | 6% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 18 | 4% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 3% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 3% | 9,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1% | 17,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 1% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 7,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 0% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Ford Ecosport recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Risk: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
Seats
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Oil Pump Failure (PE23015) — opened Sep 20, 2023, closed Feb 14, 2024, led to recall 23V905.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2019 Ford EcoSport 1.0L, VIN [XXX], 23,338 miles. Ford Safety Recall 23S64/NHTSA 23V-905 was performed by Rod Baker Ford in September 2025. Repair order XXX was opened XXX and the recall work was completed/invoiced XXX at approximately 22,812 miles. The repair included replacement of the timing…
Engine shut off while driving a vibration sounded prior to shut off so I turned off a/c then restarted engine again
My 2019 Ford EcoSport suffered sudden low oil pressure and catastrophic engine failure 10 months after receiving service under Safety Recall 23S64. NHTSA Campaign 23V905. The Authorized dealership is refusing to inspect the vehicle or honor Ford's engine replacement remedy, claiming the recall is…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another dealer, Shottenkirk Ford Jasper (868 GA-515, Jasper, GA…
Other Ford Ecosport years
← 2018 Ecosport · 2020 Ecosport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ecosport | 12 | 2 |
| 2021 Ecosport | 261 | 3 |
| 2020 Ecosport | 400 | 3 |
| 2019 | 460 | 2 |
| 2018 Ecosport | 726 | 2 |
| 2005 Ecosport | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Ecosport?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 215 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Ford Ecosport?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Ford Ecosport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ecosport model years, the 2019 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.