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2019 Ford Ecosport

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Ecosport do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 395.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

175 reports with mileage · 284 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 215 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 193 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

7 crash reports2 fire reports5 injury reports

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

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75,000 miles · Feb 7, 2024
Engine And Engine Cooling

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 that…

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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 that after the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, several audible alerts sounded within the vehicle. The contact started making a right turn and the vehicle started losing motive power shortly, causing the contact to coast to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the oil failed to reach the engine causing engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 75,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11570465

70,000 miles · Feb 6, 2024
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while his wife was operating the vehicle, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated and moments later turned off. Later, after parking the vehicle, the warning light became illuminated again. The vehicle was towed to the local service center who diagnosed and de…

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while his wife was operating the vehicle, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated and moments later turned off. Later, after parking the vehicle, the warning light became illuminated again. The vehicle was towed to the local service center who diagnosed and determined that the oil pressure belt had failed. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer who confirmed that the oil pressure belt had failed causing damage to the engine long block. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.

NHTSA ODI #11570206

Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2024
Engine And Engine Cooling

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 dealer was made awa…

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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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11569017

66,000 miles · Jan 29, 2024
Engine And Engine Cooling

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 manufacturer was no…

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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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the "Low Oil Pressure" warning light illuminated. The contact was able to exit the highway and arrived at the destination. The contact called a dealer and was advised by the dealer not to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that she had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11568433

Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 2024
Engine And Engine Cooling

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 dealer was made awa…

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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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11567277

Mileage unknown · Jan 22, 2024
Engine And Engine Cooling

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 local dealer was …

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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 local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11566997

69,100 miles · Jan 18, 2024
Engine And Engine Cooling

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 while driving 20 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The check engine and o…

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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 while driving 20 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with an oil pump failure causing the engine to fail due to a lack of engine oil. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 69,100.

NHTSA ODI #11566354

39,000 miles · Jan 18, 2024
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the motor mounts, oil pump hose,…

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the motor mounts, oil pump hose, coolant hose, and brake fluid hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

NHTSA ODI #11566228

78,000 miles · Jan 12, 2024
Engine And Engine Cooling

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 that…

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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 that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving unusually rough. The contact drove the vehicle to a local parking lot and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and the engine needed to be replaced. 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 78,000.

NHTSA ODI #11565059

78,000 miles · Jan 9, 2024
Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The check engine and oil pressure warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local service center which diagnosed that the oil pressure sending unit and engine camshaft were f…

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The check engine and oil pressure warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local service center which diagnosed that the oil pressure sending unit and engine camshaft were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) but the part was not yet available. The failure mileage was 78,000. The contact stated the Capital Ford in Raleigh, NC said that the parts would be available sometime around the 2nd quarter of the year, which is April, May or June, August at the latest. The contact was however informed that the car could be repaired prior to the 2nd quarter for $8,000 out of pocket. Further stating that they would not be able to provide the contact with a loaner car, and that the contact would have to pay out of pocket for a rental car.

NHTSA ODI #11564348

Official recalls

2

23V905000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump

Dec 22, 2023

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.

19V023000 · Seats

Jan 2, 2019

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE23015 · Oil Pump Failure

Opened Sep 20, 2023 · Closed Feb 14, 2024

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump

On September 20, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-015 to investigate instances of engine failure due to loss of oil pressure in model year (MY) 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport vehicles. Some consumers reported a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction of motive power while the vehicle was in motion. The investigation revealed that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm may fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. A loss of engine oil pressure can result in engine seizure, which can result in a loss of motive power and a loss of mechanical vacuum pump required to provide power braking assist, increase the risk of a crash. On December 22, 2023, Ford filed recall 23V-905 for certain MY 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The recall remedy provides the replacement of the oil pump drive belt tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt with redesigned parts to improve robustness. In view of the recall action being taken by Ford, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.