2019 Ford Ecosport Problems & Complaints

Most common 2019 Ford Ecosport problems

• Engine & cooling~68,000 miles
  40387%
• Transmission & drivetrain~45,000 miles
  5111%
• Fuel & propulsion system~124,000 miles
  358%
• Other / not specified~14,000 miles
  296%
• Electrical system~73,000 miles
  184%
• Brakes~14,000 miles
  143%
• Speed control & acceleration~9,000 miles
  123%
• Air bags~17,000 miles
  51%
• Driver assistance~73,000 miles
  51%
• Steering~2,000 miles
  41%
• Body & structure~36,000 miles
  31%
• Seats~8,000 miles
  20%
• Wheels & tires~15,000 miles
  20%
• Seat belts~76,000 miles
  20%
• Suspension~19,000 miles
  20%
• Locks & latches~25,000 miles
  20%
• Stability & traction control~21,000 miles
  10%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof
  10%

Share of the 461 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Ecosport complaints by model year

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2019 Ford Ecosport recalls (2)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2019 Ford Ecosport:

What 2019 Ford Ecosport owners say

Engine & cooling all 403 →

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH and crossing an intersection, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light was illuminated. As a result, the vehicle following behind in the intersection crashed into the rear corner of the passenger side bumper. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The other vehicle fled the crash scene. The damage to the rear bumper was minimal. The contact filed a police report at the Station but no further information was available. There were no injuries sustained. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and related the failure to the recall however, the part to repair was unavailable. …

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 20 mph the check engine and oil pressure warning lights had illuminated, a burning odor was present inside the vehicle and white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipes. The daughter was alerted by another motorist that the vehicle was on fire. After parking and exiting the vehicle flames and smoke were present coming from the engine compartment. A nearby police officer used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames and the fire department was called to the scene. A police report was taken and the vehicle was towed away to a nearby lot. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The contact had previously received a recall notice regarding the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V90500(ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). …

Transmission & drivetrain all 51 →

I have tried multiple times to reach Ford Corporate since 6-6-22. They say they called me and there was not voicemail option so they closed my case. I keep opening case numbers with them. On Jun2 2nd, my car was parked, idling in the driveway on an incline. I opened the driver's side door and pushed the off button, the car then started to roll backwards. The door hit me and the car dragged me down the driveway into the street. The car then continued to roll into a neighbor's yard and hit the front of their house. It took out a support beam, the porch, the front brick wall and a window. I opened a claim with my insurance, called the cops. The police did not issue me a ticket since I was not driving the car when the incident happened. I had to go to the ER for multiple injuries where the front tire ran over my leg, a cut head and multiple burns from being dragged on pavement. …

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that before receiving the recall notice, the oil pump had failed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had no parts to complete the recall repair. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the oil pump, timing belt, and water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at approximately 35 MPH, after picking up the vehicle from the independent mechanic, her daughter noticed that the vehicle was hesitating before shifting gear. The contact stated that later her son had driven the vehicle to a local shop and while returning to the residence, the "check engine" warning light was illuminated. …

Fuel & propulsion system all 35 →

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure due to a coolant intrusion. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

After a few near death experiences and being stranded several times, my 2019 Ford EcoSport has had a new Sync 3 system, EVAP, and 2 "new" engines. And it's still not functioning properly. (Was shooting out black smoke, jerking, stalling, screen blackout.) Jerking and the screen blacks out. But according to Ford, it's ok to drive. Might be the transmission -after a complete diagnostic test and test drive. The car cuts off (not from the start/stop feature).

2019 Ford Ecosport engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.