2019 Ford Ecosport Problems
Compared with other Ford Ecosport years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
31/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.6× that of a typical Ford Ecosport year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 13 of its 461 complaints were filed by the end of 2021.
- Most reported problem: Loss of oil pressure and engine stalling (oil pump) (335 complaints, median 69,050 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 461filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles, 175 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 28 mpgcombined, 1.0L 3-cyl FWD · 27 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Ford Ecosport (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Most complaints from 2019 EcoSport owners center on the 1.0L EcoBoost engine losing oil pressure and stalling, often with the oil and check engine lights coming on together, and many owners say the outcome was a replacement engine. A smaller but clear share of reports involves transmission shudder or harsh shifting, and a few describe coolant or thermostat-related overheating.
- Engine
Loss of oil pressure and engine stalling (oil pump)
- 335 complaints (73%)
- median 69,050 mi at 5.5 yrs old (142 state mileage)
- 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
- owner-quoted repair $7,000 (median of 25 quotes)
- filed 2022–2026
Owners describe the low oil pressure message or warning light appearing while driving, sometimes with the check engine light, followed by a loss of power, stalling, limp mode, or a no-restart condition. Several say a dealer or independent shop traced it to the oil pump, the oil pump drive belt or tensioner, or a failed engine, and that an engine replacement was recommended. Many mention that the parts for recall 23V905000 were not yet available when they reported the problem, and some say the repair was not covered by warranty. Reported from roughly 8,000 to over 140,000 miles, with many clustered between about 40,000 and 96,000 miles.
Recall 23V9050006 related service bulletins
What to check: Ask whether recall 23V905000 has been completed and whether the oil pump belt, tensioner and engine were inspected or replaced; check the oil level and condition and watch for an oil pressure warning on a test drive.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the low oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the oil pump had failed, which caused the engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11719375, filed 2026-02, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to lose motive power with the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The engine was replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589263, filed 2024-05, 110,000 miles - Engine
Misfire, rough running and no-start conditions
- 74 complaints (16%)
- median 59,500 mi at 5.5 yrs old (46 state mileage)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2019–2026
Complaints describe a flashing or steady check engine light, hard starting or a no-start, rough running and occasional misfire codes, sometimes after a previous engine or starter repair. Owners say dealers replaced spark plugs, the starter, or performed software or diagnostic resets, and in some cases the problem returned after repair. Reported from about 8,000 to over 200,000 miles, spread fairly evenly across the range.
What to check: Ask for any check engine light diagnostic history, confirm spark plugs and battery are current, and scan for stored codes before purchase.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I was a stop light and the vehicle suddenly shut off and would not let me restart it. After awhile and a few warning systems the vehicle finally turned over. After that the engine light came on and the vehicle started to run a diagnostics which I was unable to see. As I begin to drive again the vehicle stability control cuts off and causes me to temporarily lose control of the vehicle. As I'm regaining control of the vehicle the traction control takes over again and helps me out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11298833, filed 2020-01, 21,000 miles“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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11759174, filed 2026-08, 37,028 miles - Transmission and drivetrain
Shuddering, harsh shifting or transmission replacement
Mentioned in 8 of 60 sampled complaints
Complaints describe shuddering or jerking while accelerating at low speed, harsh or delayed shifts, and sometimes a transmission warning light. Owners say dealers diagnosed internal transmission failure and in some cases recommended or performed a transmission replacement. Mostly reported between about 20,000 and 115,000 miles; one report at roughly 115,000 miles.
What to check: Ask for transmission service records and whether any software updates or repairs were done; drive slowly from a stop and feel for shudder or hesitation before buying.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11652023, filed 2025-04, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), and the recall repair was performed one month prior. The contact stated that after picking up the vehicle and driving to the residence, the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact called the dealer, and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The contact stated that the dealer had not yet diagnosed the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11688511, filed 2025-09, 69,000 miles - Engine cooling
Overheating, coolant loss and thermostat problems
Mentioned in 6 of 60 sampled complaints
Owners describe the engine temperature warning light, a temperature gauge reading hot, coolant loss, white smoke from the exhaust or engine bay, and the vehicle limiting speed or losing power. Complaints say dealers replaced the thermostat or thermostat housing and engine block thermostat, and in some cases found coolant intrusion requiring engine work. Mostly reported between about 25,000 and 83,000 miles, with a few at higher mileage.
What to check: Check the coolant level and look for residue or a sweet smell around the thermostat housing and hoses, and ask whether the thermostat or any cooling repairs have already been done.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving through a snowstorm on the highway at 35 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power and decelerated to 20 MPH. The check engine and engine temperature warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled off on the next exit and parked the vehicle at a nearby gas station. …”
NHTSA complaint #11646088, filed 2025-03, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while at a stop light and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was taken to be diagnosed; however, the technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11645341, filed 2025-02, 49,000 miles
Buying note. The 2019 EcoSport's most common owner complaint is sudden oil pressure loss that can progress to engine replacement, so confirming recall 23V905000 status and the condition of the oil pump belt and engine matters most. A pre-purchase inspection covering engine oil pressure, coolant, transmission behavior and stored fault codes is worth the cost on this model year.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 461 consumer complaints for the 2019 Ford Ecosport. 175 of the complaints include a mileage, and 24% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 67,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 69 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 3 Ford Ecosport model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 31 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling215 47%
- Engine194 42%
- Fuel system35 7.6%
- Other or unknown29 6.3%
- Electrical system18 3.9%
- Brakes14 3.0%
- Vehicle speed control12 2.6%
- Air bags5 1.1%
- Steering4 0.9%
Also reported: Body and structure (3), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (2), Forward collision avoidance (2), Latches, locks and linkages (2), Seat belts (2), Seats (2), Suspension (2), Electronic stability control (1), Lane departure (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “See attached document for complaint. Attachment excerpt: RE: Safety Recall Notice 23S64/ NHTSA Recall 23V905 I have contacted your dealership numerous times regarding the recall notification I received for my 2019 Ford EcoSport service (Safety Recall Notice 23S64). It has been one year since I received the notification, and I have not been contacted regarding the replacement. I was told that the replacement part should arrive in October 2024, but it is now March 2025. I have been a loyal Sutton Ford customer, purchasing three vehicles from your dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11654801, filed 2025-04Engine: “While on a long trip I stopped on a service area. When I got off the vehicle I noticed a strong heat smell. When open hood I noticed turbo was glowing red tot all the way below oxigen sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #11232185, filed 2019-07, 4,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “When shifting from reverse into drive the transmission slips resulting in the car jumping forward. Sometimes it only stumbles and is barely noticeable. Other times it jumps forward several feet. I took it back to the dealership where I bought it and we drove another brand new car that had the same issue. Their mechanic said it was normal. This makes turning around in a parking lot or small space very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11286351, filed 2019-12, 50 milesFuel system: “After a few near death experiences and being stranded several times, my 2019 Ford EcoSport has had a new Sync 3 system, EVAP, and 2 “new” engines. And it’s still not functioning properly. (Was shooting out black smoke, jerking, stalling, screen blackout.) Jerking and the screen blacks out. But according to Ford, it’s ok to drive. Might be the transmission -after a complete diagnostic test and test drive. The car cuts off (not from the start/stop feature).”
NHTSA complaint #11563353, filed 2024-01, 124,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
24% of the 175 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 79,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Ford Ecosport. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecosport · SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Ecosport · SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · 20.4% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2019 Ford Ecosport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoSport AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| EcoSport FWD | 1.0L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 27 | 29 | 28 | $2,400 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 23V905000Dec 22, 2023Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication › PumpCovers: Ford Ecosport 2018–2022, Focus 2016–2018
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.
- 19V023000Jan 2, 2019SeatsCovers: Ford Ecosport 2019
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…
Recall details for the 2019 Ford Ecosport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE23015Oil Pump FailureClosed · Sep 20, 2023
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 69 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11036546Aug 25, 2026Engine, Other or unknown. Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine Timing Belt and Oil Pump Belt Interval Change
- 11023858Sep 17, 2025Other or unknown. Certain Model Year Multiple Vehicles Ford Pass/Lincoln Way Connectivity Concerns
- 11001174May 27, 2024Other or unknown. This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018…
- 10254138Apr 24, 2024Equipment. All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should…
- 10251934Mar 1, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may…
- 10240743Jun 8, 2023Equipment. The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article…
- 10235153Apr 4, 2023Body and structure. For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement…
- 10214832Jun 21, 2022Electrical system. Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/selections in their…
- 10210816Apr 27, 2022Other or unknown. Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no modem electronic…
- 10210941Apr 5, 2022Equipment, Other or unknown. In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the…
Other model years of the Ford Ecosport
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 18,418 | 2 | 4 | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 261 | 55,000 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 53 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 401 | 70,000 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 49 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 461 | 67,000 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 31 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 727 | 65,000 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 51 · Typical | Rising |
All Ford Ecosport model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Ecosport?
Most complaints from 2019 EcoSport owners center on the 1.0L EcoBoost engine losing oil pressure and stalling, often with the oil and check engine lights coming on together, and many owners say the outcome was a replacement engine. The issues reported most often: Loss of oil pressure and engine stalling (oil pump); Misfire, rough running and no-start conditions; Shuddering, harsh shifting or transmission replacement.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Ford Ecosport have?
NHTSA recorded 461 consumer complaints for the 2019 Ford Ecosport as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Ford Ecosport is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 215 complaints (47% of the total), followed by engine with 194.
Has the 2019 Ford Ecosport been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2019 Ford Ecosport do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Ford Ecosport 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Ford Ecosport get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Ford Ecosport (EcoSport FWD, 1.0L 3-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 27 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Ford Ecosport reported?
Among the 175 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 67,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 79,000 miles; 24% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.