repaired · 2026 Q3
Oil/lubrication: 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.
2019 Ford EcosportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 464 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Ecosport, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-905 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford Ecosport has problems
464 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
215Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
196Engine2 crash/fire/injury
53Power train2 crash/fire/injury
35Fuel/propulsion system
18Electrical system
13Vehicle speed control
13Service brakes
5Air bags
4Steering
2214 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 215 | 2 |
| Engine | 196 | 2 |
| Power train | 53 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 35 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 22 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 Ford Ecosport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Seats
Risk. A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do engine and engine cooling problems start?
69kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 135 engine and engine cooling complaints. 92% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 38% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
6under 30k miles124under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
26 owners mentioned a cost$6,000median
Middle half: $1,350 – $8,375
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Ecosport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ecosport median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Ford Ecosport safety ratings
2019 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Ford Ecosport, and the recalls they led to.
- Oil Pump FailureLed to recall 23V-905
In owners' words
What Ecosport owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another dealer, Shottenkirk Ford Jasper (868 GA-515, Jasper, GA…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated, and the RPM was lowered. After parking and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH with the wrench icon displayed. The vehicle was slowly driven…
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