Worst 2019 Ford EcoSport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine & Cooling
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford EcoSport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 208 | 1 | 1 | 66,627 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 182 | 1 | 1 | 64,112 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 45 | 1 | 1 | 54,761 mi | |
| Fuel System | 29 | — | — | 124,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 1 | 59,600 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | — | — | 29,767 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 4 | — | 17,733 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Ford EcoSport
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~139,793 vehicles.
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.
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."
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2019 Ford EcoSport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 Ford EcoSport reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford EcoSport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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