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2019 Ford Ecosport

Based on reports from 549 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
549
Crashes
12
Fires
4
Recalls
2
TSBs
68
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 549 complaints, 12 crashes, 4 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

oil pressure light

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

door opens after shutting and when driving off

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

poor mpg

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

378 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 66K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

32
0–30K
43
30–60K
87
60–90K
20
90–120K
7
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (87 reports) • Median: 66K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (378 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine378 (69%)
Drivetrain44 (8%)
Fuel System29 (5%)
Other26 (5%)
Electrical15 (3%)
Speed Control12 (2%)
Brakes10 (2%)
Airbags5 (1%)

2019 Ford Ecosport: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 69% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, with 378 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 66,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 66K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, with 44 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 5% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, with 29 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 15 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

3
19
13
20
7
21
18
22
129
23
247
24
117
25
15
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Ford Ecosport. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

19V023000May 2019

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."

23V905000Aug 2025

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.

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The worst model year for the Ford Ecosport is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2019 Ford Ecosport vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

549

Class avg

351

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. 549 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.

Other Ford Ecosport Model Years

20222021202020192018
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2019 Ford Ecosport: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Ford Ecosport?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Ford Ecosport is related to the engine, with 378 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Ford Ecosport reliable?
The 2019 Ford Ecosport has 549 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Ford Ecosport problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Ford Ecosport have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Ford Ecosport has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Ecosport problems start?
Based on 192 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 66,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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