Oil pressure drop with noticeable loss of power. Loss of Turbo. Engine is full of oil and has been maintained but engine is not being lubricated. Engine parts are grinding.
2019 ford Ecosport engine problems
moderate 335 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
335
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 16 most recent
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated and flickered. The contact stated that the vehicle started vibrating. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a local dealer. The contact was aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact …
Low Oil Pressure. I had to get a whole new engine with only 95,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after starting. The check engine and low oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the engine made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mil…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the oil warning light illuminated. After pulling over, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was appr…
Oil pressure dropped and motor locked up. Only has 130,000 miles on it. Only car I own and now I'm walking.
My car is at risk it has a powertrain and a w d failure when I am driving in the middle of the street or the expressway it stops in the middle of the expressway and loses power loses everything where me and my family could be at risk for a very serious accident leading to death in the middle of the highway or in the middle of the road as I am driving the car loses power and stops in the middle of …
Motor failure when low oil pressure sensor came on. car had plenty of oil . up to date on oil changes and service. 69457 miles.
My car drove fine up until the 12th. I hoped in my car to go get some medicine at target which is 8 minutes away from them. My car began to make really loud noises and my oil light came on. I knew it was within the time for me to get another routine oil change. I bought one quart of oil just to hold me over for two days. I started my car to go home and my engine light and oil light and maintenanc…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2019 ford Ecosport?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 335 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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