2019 Ford EcoSport Problems, Recalls & Reliability
589 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Ford EcoSport, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 63/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 68,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2019 sits among all EcoSport years
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 EcoSport
“Engine failed and had to be replaced and then 3 months later the engine failed again.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 EcoSport
“Fuel pump failure has caused low engine oil pressure and now the engine in the vehicle has to be replaced”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 EcoSport
“The car lost oil pressure resulting in engine failure. When I went to take it to mechanic to diagnose I was told the oil pump belt and pulley system had failed resulting in a blown engine”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 EcoSport
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 200 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 66,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 45,000 and 79,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
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.
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…
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…
Fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 23V905.
Technical service bulletins
68 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 Ford EcoSport. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2019 EcoSport TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Ford EcoSport reliable?
The 2019 Ford EcoSport drew 589 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 63/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).
What are the most common 2019 Ford EcoSport problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Ford EcoSport are engine (403 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (49), and fuel system (35).
At what mileage do 2019 Ford EcoSport problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Ford EcoSport problems around 66,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 45,000 and 79,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Ford EcoSport have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Ford EcoSport. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.