2019 Ford EcoSport reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 460 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford EcoSport over 8 years — 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most EcoSport years here — under the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Pump and Seats.

2018 Ford EcoSport SE — Photo by Elise240SX, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

460

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine and engine cooling (215 of 460), then Engine (193) and Powertrain (50). The most filings arrived in 2024 (199 of 460). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 67,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 79,500 miles. Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, 5 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 EcoSport has 726 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2020 has 396 complaints, 4 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Ford EcoSport. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, oil and lubrication, pump 2023-12-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V905000

Summary 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.

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.

Vehicles affected 139,730

Recall Seats 2019-01-02 · NHTSA campaign 19V023000

Summary 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."

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.

Vehicles affected 63

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (460 total)

Engine and engine cooling

215

Engine

193

Powertrain

Fuel and propulsion system

Electrical system

Service brakes

Speed control

Air bags

Steering

Structure

Back-over prevention

Forward collision avoidance

Latches, locks, and linkages

Seat belts

Seats

Suspension

Air brakes

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Fuel system, gasoline

Lane departure

Tires

Visibility

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Of the 175 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 67,000 miles. The middle half fall between 50,000 and 79,500 miles.

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"2019 Ford EcoSport 1.0L, VIN [XXX], 23,338 miles. Ford Safety Recall 23S64/NHTSA 23V-905 was performed by Rod Baker Ford in September 2025. Repair order XXX was opened XXX and the recall work was completed/invoiced XXX…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-18
"Engine shut off while driving a vibration sounded prior to shut off so I turned off a/c then restarted engine again"
Engine · filed 2026-09-03
"My 2019 Ford EcoSport suffered sudden low oil pressure and catastrophic engine failure 10 months after receiving service under Safety Recall 23S64. NHTSA Campaign 23V905. The Authorized dealership is refusing to inspect…"
Engine · filed 2026-09-02
"The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the…"
Engine and engine cooling, Engine · filed 2026-08-24
"The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…"
Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-08-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2019 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2019 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
EcoSport all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	All-wheel drive	23	29	25 MPG	$2600
EcoSport front-wheel drive	1L, 3-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Front-wheel drive	27	29	28 MPG	$2300

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (facelift, US market), 2018–2022

Body styles SUV

Oil 5W-20 synthetic blend (1.0L EcoBoost) , 4.9 qt capacity

Tire size 205/60R16 (S/SE) to 205/50R17 (SES/Titanium)

Known issues for this generation

Ford recalled 2018-2022 EcoSports built with the 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 6F15 automatic transmission (NHTSA campaign 23V-905, Ford recall 23S64) after finding the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm can fracture or the drive belt can degrade and shed material, causing a sudden loss of engine oil pressure. That loss of pressure can seize the engine and also cut the vacuum supply for power brake assist, so Ford's remedy replaces the oil pump belt and tensioner, with the engine assembly replaced as an interim repair on vehicles that have already failed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Ford EcoSport reliable?

What are common problems with a 2019 Ford EcoSport?

Is the 2019 Ford EcoSport more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2019 Ford EcoSport been recalled?

The 2019 Ford EcoSport has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Ford EcoSport?

Owners have filed 460 complaints about the 2019 Ford EcoSport with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Ford EcoSport get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Ford EcoSport is 26.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What years was the Ford EcoSport sold in the US?

The US-market EcoSport was sold for model years 2018 through 2022.

Does the Ford EcoSport have engine oil pump problems?

Yes; 2018-2022 EcoSports with the 1.0L EcoBoost were recalled after the oil pump belt tensioner could fail, cutting oil pressure (NHTSA 23V-905).