Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford Ecosport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford Ecosport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 464 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V905000 Engine Oil Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V023000 Insufficient Front Seat Frame Weld/FMVSS 207, 210 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 215 complaints
- Engine 196 complaints
- Power Train 53 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 35 complaints
- Unknown or Other 30 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
Of the 464 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 464 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford EcoSport has a significant number of complaints, especially regarding the engine and cooling system, indicating potential reliability issues. Two recalls on the oil pump and seat frames further highlight concerns. The data suggests that potential engine and powertrain issues could lead to costly repairs, although some aspects of the vehicle show limited or no symptoms of reliability problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | Unknown | $2,000–$5,000 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake pad inspections
- Air filter replacements
- Wheel alignment checks
- Transmission fluid flush
- Coolant level checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine oil pressure warnings
- Unusual engine noises
- Sluggish acceleration
- Vibrations when driving
- Sudden loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford Ecosport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.