2019 Ford EcoSport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 464 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford EcoSport. The most-reported areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (215), Engine (196), Power Train (53).
Key takeaways
- 464 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 215 | 46% |
| Engine | 196 | 42% |
| Power Train | 53 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1% |
| Steering | 4 | 1% |
| Structure | 3 | 1% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-11-01
My car engine light came on, and I instantly lost being able to drive normally. I lost the ability to hit the gas and the car move. The car is sitting at [XXX] [XXX] ยท [XXX]..... I was informed that the wait can be up to a year. I am disabled and have been missing pain management appointments, psychiatrist appointments...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-30
UNKNOWN
Engine - filed 2026-10-29
My 2019 Ford EcoSport is subject to safety recall 23S64 (NHTSA 23V905), involving the engine oil pump drive belt and tensioner. I have been trying to get this recall addressed for approximately two years. When I previously contacted the dealership to schedule the repair, I was told that I would be placed on a waiting ...
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More for the 2019 Ford EcoSport
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.