KnownCarProblems2019 Ford Ecosport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 460 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Ecosport, most often about the engine (87% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Ecosport model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2019 Ford Ecosport problems
Engine
402 complaints · 87%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and inadvertently jerked, and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel injection failure and metal shavings inside the engine. The engine was replaced, and the…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while driving approximately 80 MPH, the engine made an abnormally loud pop, and smoke came up from underneath the hood. The vehicle then lost motive power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an…
Transmission
50 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the "check engine" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact steered the vehicle to the side…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the motor mounts, oil…
Fuel system
35 complaints · 8%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 ânewâ engines. And itâs still not functioning properly. (was shooting out black smoke, jerking, stalling, screen blackout.) jerking and the screen blacks out. But according to Ford…
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 repair. The contact…
Other or unspecified
29 complaints · 6%I purchased vehicle october 2019 and asked preowned dealership the next day I purchased about the issue I have: my vehicle has delayed acceleration and jerks its way through gears when I am moving at stop light or backing up from parking space. Also steering gear shakes and asked them if it was an alignment issue but…
Electrical
18 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, alternator/generator/regulator.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine, battery, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact…
Brakes
14 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: antilock.
I purchased vehicle october 2019 and asked preowned dealership the next day I purchased about the issue I have: my vehicle has delayed acceleration and jerks its way through gears when I am moving at stop light or backing up from parking space. Also steering gear shakes and asked them if it was an alignment issue but…
I suspect that my 2019 Ford Ecosport computer system/car is being hacked/driven remotely. When I am driving the car it is turning in directions when I am not moving the steering wheel, the brakes are failing sometimes when I go to use them, as well as the brakes being applied when I am not using them, the digital…
Speed control
12 complaints · 3%The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. After driving approximately 30 to 40 MPH with the cruise control activated, the speed drastically reduced. Also, while the cruise control was set at 78 MPH, the speed erroneously decelerated to 74 MPH. The vehicle was taken to mullinax Ford (2317 state rd 44, new smyrna beach…
I suspect that my 2019 Ford Ecosport computer system/car is being hacked/driven remotely. When I am driving the car it is turning in directions when I am not moving the steering wheel, the brakes are failing sometimes when I go to use them, as well as the brakes being applied when I am not using them, the digital…
Air bags
5 complaints · 1%2019 Ecosport struck a pole on the right side and several rocks that bent the left front control arm assembly and bent the frame. It drove the left front wheel into the car frame. The vehicle went airbound and continued through a flower bed constructed of paver stones 18" high. The destruction of the flower bed…
The contact owned a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at approximately 30 MPH, a van crashed into the passenger side. No warning lights were illuminated, and all air bags failed to deploy. The contact's daughter sustained unknown injuries and required medical attention. A…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Ford Ecosport recalls
Engine: pump
Risk: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed august 11, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s64.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats
Risk: A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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 number for this recall is 18c08.
Full defect summary
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 motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems," and 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Oil pump failure
Summary
On september 20, 2023, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe23-015 to investigate instances of engine failure due to loss of oil pressure in model year (my) 2018-2021 ford ecosport vehicles. Some consumers reported a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction of motive power while the vehicle was in motion. The investigation revealed that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm may fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. A loss of engine oil pressure can result in engine seizure, which can result in a loss of motiv
Questions about the 2019 Ford Ecosport
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Ecosport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (402 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); transmission (50 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); fuel system (35 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Ecosport have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 22, 2023 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Ford Ecosport?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Ecosport model year since 2000, with 460 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.