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2019 Ford EcoSport Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Ford EcoSport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 450 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in engine and engine cooling. Owners whose EcoSport has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 450 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford EcoSport:

Engine and engine cooling209 complaints
Engine127 complaints
Power train44 complaints
Unknown or other25 complaints
Electrical system9 complaints
Service brakes6 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"Oil pressure drop with noticeable loss of power. loss of turbo. engine is full of oil and has been maintained but engine is not being lubricated. engine parts are grinding."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2023
"The contact owns a 2019 ford ecosport. the contact stated while driving at approximately 35 mph, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated and flickered. the contact stated that the vehicle started vibrating. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to a local dealer. th…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2025
"The contact owns a 2019 ford ecosport. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled after starting. the check engine and low oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a local dealer. the manufacture…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2022

NHTSA recall campaigns (2)

Seats
02/01/2019 · 19V023000
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 req…
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
22/12/2023 · 23V905000
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.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your EcoSport been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your EcoSport has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford EcoSport?

Based on 450 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2019 Ford EcoSport are engine and engine cooling, engine, power train.

How many recalls does the 2019 Ford EcoSport have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford EcoSport. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2019 Ford EcoSport a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your EcoSport has had engine and engine cooling or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2019 Ford EcoSport.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.