2019 Ford EcoSport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 460 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford EcoSport. The most-reported areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (215), Engine (193), Power Train (50).
Key takeaways
- 460 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 | 47% |
| Engine | 193 | 42% |
| Power Train | 50 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 29 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 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%.
| 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 - filed 2026-09-18
2019 Ford EcoSport 1.0L, VIN [XXX], 23,338 miles. Ford Safety Recall 23S64/NHTSA 23V-905 was performed by Rod Baker Ford in September 2025. Repair order XXX was opened XXX and the recall work was completed/invoiced XXX at approximately 22,812 miles. The repair included replacement of the timing belt, oil-pump drive bel...
Engine - filed 2026-09-03
Engine shut off while driving a vibration sounded prior to shut off so I turned off a/c then restarted engine again
Engine - filed 2026-09-02
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 t...
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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.