2019 Ford Ecosport
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Ford Ecosport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 831 on record.
2019 Ford Ecosport at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2019 Ford Ecosport recalls 2
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy par…
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."
Fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C08.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2019 Ford Ecosport common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 460 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2019 Ford Ecosport safety ratings
Rollover risk: 19.1% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2019 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2019 Ford Ecosport MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2019 Ford Ecosport worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2019 Ford Ecosport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2019 Ford Ecosport — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Oil Pump Failure Closed
On September 20, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-015 to investigate instances of engine failure due to loss of oil pressure in model year (MY) 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport vehicles. Some consumers reported a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction of motive power while the vehicle was in motion.The investigation revealed that the engine oil pump d…
NHTSA #PE23015 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Sep 2023 · closed Feb 2024An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 69
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 69.
Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine Timing Belt and Oil Pump Belt Interval Change
Bulletin 26L02 · Engine · Aug 2026Certain Model Year Multiple Vehicles Ford Pass/Lincoln Way Connectivity Concerns
Bulletin 25P28 · Sep 2025This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MK…
Bulletin TSB 24-2165 · May 2024All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlik…
Bulletin SSM 52476 · Equipment · Apr 2024During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking an…
Bulletin SSM 52314 · Power Train · Mar 2024The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other s…
Bulletin SAN-Vol1 I1 · Equipment · Jun 2023For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a diffe…
Bulletin SSM 51536 · Structure · Apr 2023Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. This condition is due to an error…
Bulletin SSM 50873 · Electrical System · Jun 2022Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed. To correct this condition prior t…
Bulletin SSM 50726 · Communication · Apr 2022In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app through the TCU Embedd…
Bulletin SSM 50651 · Equipment, Communication · Apr 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the ECOSPORT FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Ecosport. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Engine
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine oil pump tensioner and/or the engine oil pump drive belt could fail and cause a loss of engine oil pressure. If this happens, the engine could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels and a loss of power braking assist. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.0L engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheel…
Transport Canada #2023704 · Dec 2023Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Ford Ecosport
The Ford EcoSport is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by Ford between 2003 and 2022.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2019 Ford Ecosport trims & engines on record
2019 Ford Ecosport vehicles on record
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