2019 Ford Ecosport engine problems
189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Ford Ecosport — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A young teenage driver faced a terrifying highway emergency when her vehicle suffered an abrupt, dangerous loss of motive power at 70+ MPH on the interstate due to sudden turbocharger failure. Moving at high speeds in heavy traffic, the sudden drop in acceleration left the driver vulnerable to…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“No issues with vehicle until failure, properly maintained, regular oil changes. While driving the vehicle the engine lost power and check engine light came on. The vehicle RPM's increased but had no power. Was able to drive the vehicle home but was at inconstant speeds / RPMS could not get above 40…”
filed Aug 4, 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 problems in other Ecosport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ecosport | 84 | 33% |
| 2020 Ecosport | 163 | 42% |
| 2018 Ecosport | 353 | 49% |
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.