2019 Ford Ecosport
Common Problems
Ranked from 218 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Oil Pump Failure
79complaintsHigh severityEngineThe oil pump belt or drive system failed, causing low oil pressure and engine stall at idle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 2
Engine Failure Due to Oil Pump Belt Breakage
70complaintsHigh severityEngineThe oil pump belt broke, leading to engine failure and potential damage to the engine and oil pump.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 3
Engine and engine cooling system recall repair delays
60complaintsMedium severityOtherThe recall for engine and engine cooling issues has delayed repairs, causing multiple warning lights to illuminate and affecting vehicle performance.
- 4
Vehicle Stalls and Unable to Restart
29complaintsSafety riskEngineThe vehicle stalls and becomes unable to restart, often due to low oil pressure warnings.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 5
Loss of Power and Acceleration Issues
27complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle experiences a loss of power and acceleration issues, often indicated by a low oil pressure warning.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 6
Engine Failure Due to Recall Issues
20complaintsHigh severityEngineRecall issues lead to engine failure, often requiring a new engine or extensive repairs.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 7
Engine Stalling and Loss of Power
20complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls and loses power, often requiring immediate action to avoid accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 8
Engine Stalling at Low Speeds
20complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls at low speeds, often accompanied by a check engine warning light.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 10
Engine oil pump belt and tensioner issues
10complaintsMedium severityEngineIssues with the engine oil pump belt and tensioner lead to engine failure and require replacement.
Related recall: 23V905000
- 11
Engine Overheating and Smoke
8complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats, producing smoke and often causing the vehicle to stall or lose power.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 12
Engine Stall During Driving
8complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls during driving, often accompanied by check engine and low oil pressure warnings.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 13
Transmission failure resulting in loss of power
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission malfunctions, causing the vehicle to lose power and experience jerking or hesitation during acceleration.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Engine Overheating Causing Stalling
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine overheats, leading to stalling and the check engine warning light being illuminated.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.