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2019 Ford Ecosport

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

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.

What to inspect

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

What owners actually said

459 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 2022
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train

Since I leased this car, I’ve had three transmission replacements, a full wiring harness replacement, numerous electrical issues with the display, and now can’t drive it due to engine low oil pressure. This car is nothing but a nightmare.

NHTSA ODI #11475496

Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2022
Power TrainUnknown Or OtherCrashInjury

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…

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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 neighbors house- luckily no one was hurt, had to have the entire outer wall replaced, brick work, and porch. I am still healing from the accident, I have a major hematoma on my right leg that has caused severe tissue damage. I believe the car did not hold in park and rolled. The car will remain in the body shop for repairs until end of June.

NHTSA ODI #11470056

Mileage unknown · Jun 1, 2022
Forward Collision AvoidanceCrash

We purchased the car new in July 2020. ON May 28 2022. My daughter did not see a stop sign. She broadsided an on coming pickup. The "cross lane alert" did not sound .. The pre collision braking system did not activate. lucky no one was serious injured. Both vehicles are "totaled" Ford did have a recall on 25,000 vehicl…

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We purchased the car new in July 2020. ON May 28 2022. My daughter did not see a stop sign. She broadsided an on coming pickup. The "cross lane alert" did not sound .. The pre collision braking system did not activate. lucky no one was serious injured. Both vehicles are "totaled" Ford did have a recall on 25,000 vehicles over "pre-Collision breaking" not working in 2020. My vehicle was not one of them.

NHTSA ODI #11467025

Mileage unknown · May 10, 2022
Engine

Oil pump belt shredded without warning at 62,000 miles causing complete engine failure while driving in traffic. Multiple warning lights illuminated, but failure was abrupt and immediate. Car was performing normally and then within a matter of seconds I experienced complete loss of power. Vehicle is presently at the Ford gara…

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Oil pump belt shredded without warning at 62,000 miles causing complete engine failure while driving in traffic. Multiple warning lights illuminated, but failure was abrupt and immediate. Car was performing normally and then within a matter of seconds I experienced complete loss of power. Vehicle is presently at the Ford garage. Ford representative told us that the belt for the oil pump shredded and caused loss of oil pressure which lead to a complete loss of power.

NHTSA ODI #11464002

55,000 miles · May 9, 2022
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes, Air

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine, battery, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired…

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine, battery, and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

NHTSA ODI #11463937

Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 2022
Engine

The oil pressure light started blinking and engine light came on. The oil pump has gone out and it needs a whole new engine at just over 100,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI #11447606

Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System

I am a new owner within the first year of purchase from Enterprise Car Sales. In the last two -three months when I am driving I smell gasoline inside the car which eventually go's away after 10 -15 minutes. I notice these events when my SUV runs over a pot hole, when accelerating downhill on the freeway and when driving for a e…

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I am a new owner within the first year of purchase from Enterprise Car Sales. In the last two -three months when I am driving I smell gasoline inside the car which eventually go's away after 10 -15 minutes. I notice these events when my SUV runs over a pot hole, when accelerating downhill on the freeway and when driving for a extended time with my remote control for speed on. My SUV is available for inspection. Although, nothing has occurred I believe this issue is a safety concern to myself and the public if it is verified to be some sort of gasoline leak. I have recently reported engine and heating/air conditioning concerns to my service dealership within the last 3 months. They have been unable to inspect my SUV due to excessive back-up in service scheduling appointments. There have been no prior symptoms.

NHTSA ODI #11425789

15,000 miles · May 12, 2021
SuspensionTires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD ECOSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE FLAT WITH METAL WIRES PROTRUDING FROM THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE WORN FROM THE INSIDE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ELDER FORD (777 JOHN R RD, TROY, MI 48083, (888) 467-5023…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD ECOSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE FLAT WITH METAL WIRES PROTRUDING FROM THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE WORN FROM THE INSIDE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ELDER FORD (777 JOHN R RD, TROY, MI 48083, (888) 467-5023) WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY IMPROPER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

NHTSA ODI #11416297

19,000 miles · Mar 31, 2021
Air BagsSeat BeltsSuspensionCrashInjury

2019 ECOSPORT STRUCK A POLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND SEVERAL ROCKS THAT BENT THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY AND BENT THE FRAME. IT DROVE THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL INTO THE CAR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBOUND AND CONTINUED THROUGH A FLOWER BED CONSTRUCTED OF PAVER STONES 18" HIGH. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE FLOWER BED FURTHER DESTRO…

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2019 ECOSPORT STRUCK A POLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND SEVERAL ROCKS THAT BENT THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY AND BENT THE FRAME. IT DROVE THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL INTO THE CAR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBOUND AND CONTINUED THROUGH A FLOWER BED CONSTRUCTED OF PAVER STONES 18" HIGH. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE FLOWER BED FURTHER DESTROYED THE UNDERCARRIAGE WITH THE DRIVETRAIN PUSHED BACKWARDS. THE CAR LANDED AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND DRIVER SUFFERED A SEVERED SPINE AND LATER DIED.*DT*DT*JB

NHTSA ODI #11405877

10,000 miles · Mar 16, 2021
Wheels

I WAS DRIVING AND TIRE BLEW OUT ON 11/2/2020 AND THE SAME THING HAPPEN ON 03/12/2021. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND COVERING IT UP BY PHOTOSHOPPING SOMEONE ELSE TIRE SCAMMING CUSTOMERS OUT THERE MONEY SAYING CUSTOMERS RAN OVER A NAIL SO CUSTOMERS CAN PAY MONEY. YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE THAT THE PICTURE…

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I WAS DRIVING AND TIRE BLEW OUT ON 11/2/2020 AND THE SAME THING HAPPEN ON 03/12/2021. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND COVERING IT UP BY PHOTOSHOPPING SOMEONE ELSE TIRE SCAMMING CUSTOMERS OUT THERE MONEY SAYING CUSTOMERS RAN OVER A NAIL SO CUSTOMERS CAN PAY MONEY. YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE THAT THE PICTURE DEALERSHIP TOOK AND MY ORIGINAL TIRES. MY TIRES SPECIFICALLY STATES BRIDGESTONE AND DEALERSHIP BLURRED THE TIRE OUT AND PHOTOSHOPPED. I WAS PUT IN HARM'S WAY TWICE AND COULD HAVE LOST MY LIFE. SECOND TIME TIRE EXPLODED I WAS GOING 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY HAD 23,000 MILES ON VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #11403409

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.