2019 Ford Ecosport Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2019 Ford Ecosport, 47% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 69,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil pressure” (30% of reports).
- 215engine and engine cooling complaints
- 69,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 51%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil pressure: mentioned in 65 of 215 complaints (30%)
- Engine cooling contacted: mentioned in 50 of 215 complaints (23%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 40 of 215 complaints (19%)
- Pump failed: mentioned in 11 of 215 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 135 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 215 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Ford Ecosport engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ecosport | 134 | 51% | 55,000 |
| 2020 Ecosport | 179 | 45% | 71,670 |
| 2019 Ecosport | 215 | 47% | 69,000 |
| 2018 Ecosport | 311 | 43% | 70,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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 stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated, and the RPM was lowered. After parking and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH with the wrench icon displayed. The vehicle was slowly driven…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Ford Ecosports have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 215 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2019 Ford Ecosport (47% of the 460 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Ford Ecosport engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 69,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2019 Ford Ecosport?
The most frequent phrase is “oil pressure”, in 65 of 215 complaints, followed by “engine cooling contacted” (50).
Other 2019 Ford Ecosport problems
- Engine problems (193)
- Power Train problems (50)
See all 2019 Ford Ecosport problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Ecosport years.