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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2019 Ford Ecosport Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
51about this part
Share
11%of 462 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Ford Ecosport, 11% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.

“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 miles

“My car has been in and out of the shop since 2024 due to the power train system. As this is an active recall case my car was repaired 5 times. Recently, with the recall part replaced in January 2026, I got my car back and in May 2026 while driving, my car once again loss power. Going from 50 to coasting. After many guarantees that the problem is fixed, I continue to have the same dangerous problems.”

NHTSA complaint #11737848, filed 2026-05

“I was driving when my car started to make an extremely loud noise. The noise sounded like metal clanking together. Not to long after the noise started (same day) a low engine oil pressure warning appeared on my dashboard. After taking the car to Ford for a diagnostic I was told I’d need an $8,000 engine due to the oil pump failing.”

NHTSA complaint #11549989, filed 2023-10

“on 8/16/22, I was driving my car at 35 miles and my car started accelerating and making noise and warning light illuminated and I have to emergency pullover, my 2019 EcoSport have 69,400 miles. Now the Ford dealer said is an TSB on my car and I need to call Ford Company because my extended warranty is expired. The report from dealer said that is an SSM 49918 For loss of engine oil pressure.”

NHTSA complaint #11481834, filed 2022-08

“In 2022 of July-August. No lights came on to warn me or anything and my engine went completely out. I took it in and it was the oil pressure that caused my engine to fail. I had to get a new engine, transmission, and a whole bunch of other new things done to my car. AFTER repairs covered by warranty I continue driving and right away I noticed my car making weird noises (like whirring and purring). I took it into ANOTHER ford dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #11590048, filed 2024-05

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202218%
20215119%
20205313%
20195111%
2018679%

Other parts of the 2019 Ford Ecosport

Engine cooling
215 complaintsEngine
195 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology