2019 Ford Ecosport engine problems
193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Ford Ecosport — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 the vehicle or honor Ford's engine replacement remedy, claiming the recall is…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“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 starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
“Engine shut off while driving a vibration sounded prior to shut off so I turned off a/c then restarted engine again”
filed Sep 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil…Campaign 23V905000 · Dec 22, 2023
Related service bulletins
Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine Timing Belt and Oil Pump Belt Interval Change
26L02 · Other · issued Aug 25, 2026
Engine problems in other Ecosport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ecosport | 85 | 33% |
| 2020 Ecosport | 168 | 42% |
| 2018 Ecosport | 355 | 49% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Ford Ecosport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.