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2019 Ford Ecosport Electrical system Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
4%of 461 total for the year
Median mileage
64,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Ford Ecosport, 4% of the 461 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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. I'm not sure as to what happened to my vehicle still waiting for the dealer to get back to me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11298833, filed 2020-01, 21,000 miles

“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 miles

“On April 2nd, my cars dash said “low oil engine pressure” with a severe dinging noise. I got an oil change and they said to take it to a mechanic, my local mechanic said the oil pump belt drive was at a loss of pressure, resulting in damage to my engine and oil pump. On 4/2/24 My local mechanic refused to fix it due to the recall and said that it should be fixed at Fords expense. …”

NHTSA complaint #11584227, filed 2024-04

“I was driving down the highway and lost complete power. Luckily was able to pull on shoulder before being hit by other vehicles on the road. Ecosport would no longer power on. Had towed and learned that the timing belt had failed due to lack of oil pressure. According to ford, the only way to fix the issue was by replacing the entire motor which took over 3 months to repair. The new motor sounds terrible and scares me every day now. I’m just waiting for a repeat.”

NHTSA complaint #11563942, filed 2024-01

“Since I leased this car, I’ve had three transmission replacements, a full wiring harness replacement, numerous electrical issues with the display, and now can’t drive it due to engine low oil pressure. This car is nothing but a nightmare.”

NHTSA complaint #11475496, filed 2022-07

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021239%
2020143%
2019184%
2018355%

Other parts of the 2019 Ford Ecosport

Engine cooling
215 complaintsEngine
194 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford Ecosport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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