2019 Ford Ecosport Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“I am submitting this complaint not out of personal gain but because something bad can and will happen. It almost happened to me had I…”NHTSA complaint 11554965 — filed 11/13/2023
“A local mechanic said that the oil pump is clogged due to the timing below falling apart. This is a common issue with the 1.0L…”NHTSA complaint 11554001 — filed 11/07/2023
“Engine failed and had to be replaced and then 3 months later the engine failed again.”NHTSA complaint 11553423 — filed 11/03/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Ford Ecosport have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Ecosport: 49 of 451 complaints on file (10.9%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
