2019 Ford EcoSport · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 107owner reports
- 69,576median miles
- $3,000median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 2, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
402 of the 460 complaints on this car are about the engine. 107 of those describe engine failure, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2019 EcoSport.
Tick what matches of 107 reports
Engine failure on other EcoSport years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them.
What this problem usually is
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (106 reports), the turbo (6 reports) and the timing chain (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
All 2 recalls on the 2019 Ford EcoSport, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the EcoSport
Oil pump failure. Closed feb 14, 2024, led to recall 23V-905.
What owners paid
28 of the 107 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $350 to $7,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 84,000 miles, from the 54 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“My daughter was driving on the highway and her oil light warning came on, followed by her car suddenly not allowing her to accelerate. This was followed by her check engine light coming on. She was able to make it to a Ford dealership in Lubbock, where they told her she needs a new engine. She seems to be one of many with similar issues. The vehicle has just over 80k miles.”
Filed Dec 21, 2023 · 80,000 miles
“Engine failed and had to be replaced and then 3 months later the engine failed again.”
Filed Nov 3, 2023
“While driving on the highway, my car stopped on the road. When I was able to get it to restart, the low pressure oil lights came on, and the engine light came on. I drove my car home. I had it towed to Ford where they have said the oil belt caused the engine to fail. They say it needs a new engine. Cost will be 7300 dollars approximately. The car as about 70,000 miles”
Filed Oct 18, 2023 · 70,000 miles
“The car completely shut off while I was driving. I was on the road when it shut down which put me and others at risk who were behind me in traffic. The car was towed to the ford dealership. They have called and confirmed that it needs a new engine. No warning lights were on prior to the vehicle stopping.”
Filed Oct 9, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 107 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Burns oil or oil level rises 94 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 88 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 82 reports