2019 Ford EcoSport · symptom sheet

Burns oil or oil level rises

94owner reports
70,000median miles
$5,600median quote
0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 2, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

411 of the 459 complaints on this car are about the engine and engine cooling. 94 of those describe oil consumption. Only engine failure is reported more often on this car.

Tick what matches of 94 reports

adding oil between changes

oil smells like gas

the oil level rises

low oil light came on

the dealer called it normal

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the piston rings (18 reports), the turbo (9 reports) and the engine (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the engine and engine cooling covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

23V-905Dec 22, 2023

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.

NHTSA investigations into the engine and engine cooling on the EcoSport

PE23-015opened Sep 20, 2023

Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 2018 to 2021

Oil pump failure. Closed feb 14, 2024, led to recall 23V-905.

NHTSA summary

On September 20, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-015 to investigate instances of engine failure due to loss of oil pressure in model year (MY) 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport vehicles. Some consumers reported a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction of motive power while the vehicle was in motion. The investigation revealed that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm may fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. A loss of engine oil pressure can result in engine seizure, which can result in a loss of motive power and a loss of mechanical vacuum pump required to provide power braking assist, increase the risk of a crash. On December 22, 2023, Ford filed recall 23V-905 for certain MY 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The recall remedy provides the replacement of the oil pump drive belt tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt with redesigned parts to improve robustness. In view of the recall action being taken by Ford, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

What owners paid

12 of the 94 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $400 to $7,000.

$400$5,600$7,000

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 61,000 and 88,000 miles, from the 63 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“The vehicleâs engine losses power while driving. Low oil pump pressure appears on the dashboard. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer. There were no warning lamps prior to the failure. The problems started February 2026.”
Filed Mar 2, 2026

“I was driving and all of a sudden I received a low oil pressure alert on my care and within a min my car lost all power and was completely unable to accelerate. It is currently in the shop and they said it will be months before it is repaired.”
Filed Sep 2, 2025

“Oil pump has failed due to recall. There is supposed to be an interim fix if your oil pump fails but Ford is telling me there is nothing they can do until Spring of next year. Oil Pressure Low light has came on so I stopped driving the vehicle. I do not want to cause further damage. My safety is at risk because I am expected to operate a vehicle with the Low Oil Pressure light on. This is not safe”
Filed Sep 23, 2024

“low oil engine, light on...big valley ford lincoln stockton wont do something until the second letter re-call is serve.”
Filed May 17, 2024

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 94 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.