Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2019GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual
439 serious complaints of 460, the most about engine and engine cooling (215) and engine (193); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 2 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE23015: oil pump failure.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and flashing. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine and engine cooling, Jul 2024
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 30 MPH, the oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over and the vehicle was towed to the dealer.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Nov 2022
Fixes and extended coverage
- Repair program Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine Timing Belt and Oil Pump Belt Interval Change (26L02, Aug 2026)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
460 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 25–28 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2019 trims and features
Every EcoSport year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2019
- Starting prices: +$150 to +$535 (3 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4 → 2.0L Ti-VCT (SES)
- Seats: Leather → Synthetic Leather (SES)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Not listed (SES, Titanium, SE)
- Android Auto: Wired → Not listed (SES, Titanium, SE)
- Engine: 1.0L EcoBoost I-3 → 1.0L EcoBoost (Titanium, S, SE)
- Speakers: 9 → 10 (Titanium)
2019 EcoSport trims
| S | SE | SES | Titanium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | from $19,995 | from $23,150 | $27,275 | from $26,160 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 1.0L EcoBoost AWD 2.0L I4: 2.0L Ti-VCT | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 1.0L EcoBoost AWD 2.0L I4: 2.0L Ti-VCT | 2.0L Ti-VCT | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 1.0L EcoBoost AWD 2.0L I4: 2.0L Ti-VCT |
| Horsepower | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 123 hp AWD 2.0L I4: 166 hp | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 123 hp AWD 2.0L I4: 166 hp | 166 hp | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 123 hp AWD 2.0L I4: 166 hp |
| Torque | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 125 lb-ft AWD 2.0L I4: 149 lb-ft | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 125 lb-ft AWD 2.0L I4: 149 lb-ft | 149 lb-ft | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 125 lb-ft AWD 2.0L I4: 149 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission | 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission | 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission | 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3 / AWD 2.0L I4 | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3 / AWD 2.0L I4 | Awd | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3 / AWD 2.0L I4 |
| Fuel economy (combined) | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 28 mpg AWD 2.0L I4: 25 mpg | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 28 mpg AWD 2.0L I4: 25 mpg | 25 mpg | FWD EcoBoost 1.0L I3: 28 mpg AWD 2.0L I4: 25 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 20.9 cu ft | 20.9 cu ft | 20.9 cu ft | 20.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 50 cu ft | 50 cu ft | 50 cu ft | 50 cu ft |
| Length | 161.3 in | 161.3 in | 161.3 in | 161.3 in |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 4.2 in | 6.5 in + option | 8 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Optional | — | — |
| Android Auto | — | Optional | — | — |
| Audio | — | — | — | Bang & Olufsen |
| Speakers | 6 | Optional | 7 | 10 |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Optional | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Optional | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Parking sensors | — | Rear | Rear | — |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Cloth | Cloth | Synthetic Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front | Front |
| Climate zones | 1 | — | — | — |
| Remote start | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Exterior | ||||
| Wheels | 16 in | 16 in | 17 in | 17 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (28)
| S | SE | SES | Titanium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Management Package $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Equipment Group 100A | Standard | — | — | — |
| Equipment Group 200A | — | Standard | — | — |
| Equipment Group 300A | — | — | Optional | — |
| Equipment Group 400A | — | — | — | Standard |
| Interior Protection Package $195 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| SE Convenience Package $1,795 | — | Optional | — | — |
| SES Black Appearance Package $395 | — | — | Optional | — |
| Engine Block Heater $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Keyless-Entry Keypad $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front and Rear Molded Splash Guards $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Start System $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blue Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat $395 | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Canyon Ridge Metallic | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Diamond White | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lightning Blue | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Moondust Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Race Red | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat $395 | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Shadow Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Smoke Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat $595 | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Ebony ActiveX and Cloth Seating with Grey Accents | — | — | Optional | — |
| Ebony Black Cloth | — | Optional | — | — |
| Ebony Black Leather with Perforated Inserts | — | — | — | Optional |
| Medium Light Stone Leather with Perforated Inserts | — | — | — | Optional |
| Medium Stone Cloth | Optional | — | — | — |
| Unique Medium Stone Cloth | — | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Other. Still partial for this year: chassis, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 166 hp | AWD | 25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 11 | Unknown or other (2) | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 259 | Engine and engine cooling (134) | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo, 123 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 116 hp | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 399 | Engine and engine cooling (179) | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 460 | Engine and engine cooling (215) | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo, 123 hp 2.0L 4-cyl, 166 hp | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 726 | Engine (355) | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: EcoSport 2018–2022 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ford EcoSport SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 11 |
| 2022 | Ford EcoSport SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 11 |
| 2021 | Ford EcoSport SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 259 |
| 2021 | Ford EcoSport SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 259 |
| 2020 | Ford EcoSport SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 399 |
| 2020 | Ford EcoSport SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 399 |
| 2019 | Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 460 |
| 2019 | Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 460 |
| 2018 | Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 726 |
| 2018 | Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 726 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EcoSport AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2021 | EcoSport AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2021 | EcoSport FWD | Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2020 | EcoSport AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2020 | EcoSport FWD | Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2019 | EcoSport AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2019 | EcoSport FWD | Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2018 | EcoSport AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2018 | EcoSport FWD | Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.