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2019 Ford Ecosport recalls & problems

The 2019 Ford Ecosport has 2 safety recalls and 461 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (215 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints461filed by owners
Crashes · fires7 · 2reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2019 Ford Ecosport in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Engine and engine coolingDec 22, 2023

Engine › Oil/lubrication › Pump

Recall 23V905000139,730 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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.
Risk
A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
SeatsJan 2, 2019

Seats

Recall 19V02300063 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2019 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.1%

2019 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%
2019 Ford Ecosport NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2019 Ford Ecosport NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

EcoSport FWD

28mpg combined
City / highway27 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1 L · 3 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/year to fuel

EcoSport AWD

25mpg combined
City / highway23 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Oil/lubrication › Pump; Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger21511069,000 mi
Engine19411166,000 mi
Power train5111145,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system34000—
Unknown or other29101—
Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery; Alternator/generator/regulator1801064,000 mi
Service brakes13000—
Vehicle speed control120009,300 mi
Air bags540417,200 mi
Steering4000—
StructureBody; Body › Door3101—
Seats2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations