2019 Ford Ecosport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 194about this part
- Share
- 42%of 461 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 194 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Ford Ecosport, 42% of the 461 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Weird burn marks have appeared on the top of my muffler. I bought the car on march 15th, 2019. I first noticed it on april 21st, 2019 (see car doc 2 photo). I took it in to have it looked at on may 8th, when it was determined it was just a cosmetic problem. It was replaced on may 15th. Today, may 24th, 2019, I looked at it and saw the same problem starting again (see car doc 3 photo). A representative at the dealership told me they saw another Ecosport with the same issue, but no one can identify the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209799, filed 2019-05, 3,500 miles“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“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 closed and too much time has passed. This leaves me with an un-remedied safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11761519, filed 2026-09Related service bulletins
- 11036546Aug 25, 2026Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine Timing Belt and Oil Pump Belt Interval Change
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Ecosport
215 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsElectrical system
18 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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