2019 Ford EcoSport: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
457 NHTSA owner complaints · 2 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Editor's note
Every EcoSport year is BUY, from 70 for the 2018 to 93 for the 2022, and the trend runs the right way: 723 owner complaints and 90.4 per year on the road for the 2018, then 457, 393 and 257 for 2019 to 2021, and 10 for the 2022. The 2019 to 2021 cars, at 80, 77 and 84, are the ones to buy, provided the oil pump belt campaign has been done. Read the full note on the model page. 2019 specifically: a year the record favours — 457 complaints, score 80/100. The caveats in the note apply to other years of this nameplate more than to this one.
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Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport and EcoSport: what the first years on record say, including 2019 — written and signed by Adir Trabelsi, 2026-09-16.
Owner complaints: 457 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: 65.29
What owners say
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another dealer, Shottenkirk Ford Jasper (868 GA-515, Jasper, GA 30143); and the contact was informed that the vehicle had to experience the failure before the recall repair would be pe…
For a month, every time I put gas in my car whether I filled up or just put half a tank my car will not start for 10-15 minutes. I took it to the ford place and my extended warranty wouldn't cover it. It seems like an evap valve would be covered. I have only had my car 11 months. This is going to cost over $1,000 to fix. It seems like ford should be responsible for the repairs.
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 MPH. Low oil light came on while driving home as well. Made appointment at Ford local dealership, they verbally told me…
Recalls: 2 campaigns
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 19V023000 | 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. |
| 23V905000 | 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. |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a compact SUV of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 25 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,450
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
What this car's problems cost to fix
Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.
- Engine And Engine Cooling215 complaints · typical job: Water pump, thermostat and coolant service (3.5 h labour + parts)$600–$1,040
- Engine191 complaints · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,040–$2,220
- Power Train49 complaints · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair (7.0 h labour + parts)$1,290–$4,040
- Fuel/Propulsion System34 complaints · typical job: Fuel pump or injector replacement (3.5 h labour + parts)$680–$1,620
- Unknown Or Other29 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
- Electrical System18 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
Other Ford EcoSport years
FAQ
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Ford EcoSport?
The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine And Engine Cooling (215 complaints in our indexed sample).
Is the 2019 Ford EcoSport a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 80/100, computed from 457 NHTSA complaints and 2 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
How much does it cost to fix the 2019 Ford EcoSport's most common problem?
215 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2019 Ford EcoSport sit in the Engine And Engine Cooling group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is water pump, thermostat and coolant service: about 3.5 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $600–$1,040 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.
What does a 2019 Ford EcoSport cost to run per year?
About $5,340 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $26,700 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2019 Ford EcoSport have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for the 2019 Ford EcoSport, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 02/01/2019. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Compare with
Other compact suvs of about the same age.
What will a 2019 Ford EcoSport really cost YOU per year?
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
Open the true-cost calculatorData sources
Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Strong evidence — 457 complaints, 2 recalls on record
- 457 NHTSA complaints on record (65.3/yr of exposure) — in line with a typical year of this model (65.3/yr)
- 2 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems