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Buying a used 2019 Ford Ecosport? Check these 2 recalls first
Both recalls are rated high: front seat backs that may be loose, and the Focus/EcoSport oil pump belt that can fail. NHTSA holds 459 owner complaints — unverified reports — with seven crashes, two fires and five injuries. Engine and engine cooling (215) and engine (193) dominate, followed by power train (49) and fuel/propulsion system (34). The engine-heavy pattern mirrors 2018's; the seat back recall is specific to this year and easy to check in person.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Push and pull on both front seat backs to feel for play
- Verify the oil pump belt recall was performed
- Ask about coolant loss, overheating or oil consumption
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Ford Ecosport
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford EcoSport front seat backs may be loose | Seats | high |
| Ford Focus and EcoSport oil pump belt can fail | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
459 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 408 | Yes |
| Power Train | 49 | None found |
| Fuel System | 34 | None found |
| Electrical System | 18 | None found |
| Brakes | 14 | None found |
| Speed Control | 12 | None found |