Model year
2019 Ford EcoSport
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 461 complaints for the 2019 Ford EcoSport (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (211), ENGINE (194), POWER TRAIN (51). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
23V905000 · Dec 22, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
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.
19V023000 · Jan 2, 2019
SEATS
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…
Complaints
461 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 2, injury field 5, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE23015 | Oil Pump Failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP | Sep 20, 2023 | Feb 14, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoSport FWD · 1L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 29 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| EcoSport AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2019 Ford EcoSport at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.