2019 Ford Ecosport engine and engine cooling problems
213 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2019 Ford Ecosport — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated, and the RPM was lowered. After parking and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH with the wrench icon displayed. The vehicle was slowly driven…”
filed Jun 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and low oil warning light were unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and was eventually diagnosed with engine failure. The…”
filed Apr 7, 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
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ecosport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ecosport | 134 | 52% |
| 2020 Ecosport | 178 | 46% |
| 2018 Ecosport | 310 | 43% |
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.