2019 Ford Ecosport problems
Owners have filed 589 complaints about the 2019 Ford Ecosport with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 36.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 32.3%.
Complaints589
Crashes12
Fires4
Injuries10
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 36.2% · 213
Engine 32.3% · 190
Power train 8.3% · 49
Fuel/propulsion system 5.8% · 34
Unknown or other 4.9% · 29
Electrical system 3.1% · 18
Service brakes 2.2% · 13
Vehicle speed control 2.0% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire, 10 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Ford Ecosport in this data, 2019 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2018 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 419 in the last three years against 154 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 66,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the thermostat was stuck open and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after starting. The check engine and low oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 81,420. Engine · reported at 81,420 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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