The 2019 Ford EcoSport has a high safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 447 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

447

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V0230002019-02-01

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 Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

A loose seat back can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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23V9050002023-22-12

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.

A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 447 owners have filed complaints about the 2019 Ford EcoSport. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine And Engine Cooling199

02Engine109

03Power Train,engine14

04Power Train13

05Engine,fuel/propulsion System13

447 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford EcoSport Fuel Economy

25–28mpg combined

23-27city

29hwy

$1,550-$1,750/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2019 Ford EcoSport returns 25–28 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

EcoSport FWD - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.0L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city29 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

EcoSport AWD - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

23 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Ford EcoSport

39States

22%in top 3

8% of the market sits in Ohio, though listings span 39 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

OHOhio

808%

PAPennsylvania

777%

FLFlorida

687%

TXTexas

687%

MOMissouri

454%

CACalifornia

434%

MIMichigan

424%

ILIllinois

414%

DEDelaware

394%

DCWashington DC

384%

NCNorth Carolina

363%

INIndiana

303%

NYNew York

273%

AZArizona

263%

NHNew Hampshire

263%

MDMaryland

252%

GAGeorgia

252%

TNTennessee

252%

OKOklahoma

232%

COColorado

212%

UT18

KY16

MN14

NJ14

WI13

MA11

ID11

NE11

WA11

KS11

VT10

OR10

AL9

RI9

CT7

HI6

IA6

ME6

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

Buying a 2019 Ford EcoSport?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Ford EcoSport a good car to buy?

The 2019 Ford EcoSport has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine and engine cooling, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Ford EcoSport?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2019 Ford EcoSport. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Ford EcoSport?

Fuel economy ranges from 25 to 28 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $225 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2019 Ford EcoSport?

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Ford EcoSport, based on 447 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.