2019 Ford Ecosport engine problems
408 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, which is 68% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 408 68% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 162 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 32 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 70 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 28 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 162 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 20 mph the check engine and oil pressure warning lights had illuminated, a burning odor was present inside the vehicle and white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipes. The daughter was alerted by another motorist that the vehicle was on fire. After parking and exiting the vehicle flames and smoke were present coming from the engine compartment.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Ford Ecosport
- Drivetrain & axles 51 complaints
- Fuel system 35 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints