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#BS-2019-FORECO-9EA12019 Ford EcosportProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 597 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 597 complaints, 12 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
oil pressure light
2 complaints • Severity 10/10
oil wasnt getting to the engine properly and destroy it
2 complaints • Severity 10/10
door opens after shutting and when driving off
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
could not stop the car brakes were very hard to push
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
no dash lights or back up camera or power steering
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
405 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (91 reports) • Median: 65K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (405 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Ford Ecosport: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 68% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, with 405 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 65K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, with 51 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Ford Ecosport. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
SEATS
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."
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2019 Ford Ecosport NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Oil Pump Failure
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
This is the worst model year for the Ford Ecosport according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.
2019 Ford Ecosport vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
597
Class avg
381
1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 597 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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