2019 Ford Ecosport reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Ford Ecosport — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 584
- 563 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- 209 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 12 reported crashes · 10 injuries · 3 deaths · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#853
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
+247
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2017-2021
+304
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
36%
Engine And Engine Cooling: 209 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Ford Ecosport
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 209
- ENGINE 187
- POWER TRAIN 49
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 32
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 29
2 recalls on record for the 2019 Ford Ecosport
- NHTSA 23V905000 · 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUB A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V023000 · 2019 · SEATS A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Ford Ecosport units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Ford Ecosport reliable?
NHTSA has 584 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Ford Ecosport and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (209 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Ford Ecosport units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Ecosport?
Owners most often report problems with: engine and engine cooling (209), engine (187), power train (49), fuel/propulsion system (32). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Ford Ecosport?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.