2019 Ford Ecosport Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

32Fuel/propulsion System complaints

7.1%Of all 451 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING209 · 46.3%

ENGINE187 · 41.5%

POWER TRAIN49 · 10.9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32 · 7.1%

Unspecified / other29 · 6.4%

Share of the 451 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Ford Ecosport overview page.

What owners report

“Oil flow light came on and I went to Walmart to have oil changed and to make sure oil filter was good. went to leave…”NHTSA complaint 11560189 — filed 12/14/2023

“Fuel pump failure has caused low engine oil pressure and now the engine in the vehicle has to be replaced”NHTSA complaint 11557962 — filed 12/01/2023

“Car started stalling out then not starting every time filled up with gas, Ford service center took 2 months saying it wouldn't harm the car…”NHTSA complaint 11555165 — filed 11/14/2023

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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Ford Ecosport have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Ecosport: 32 of 451 complaints on file (7.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Ford Ecosport have in total?

451 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.