2019 Ford Ecosport: check engine light

Filed Nov 1, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · AL

My car engine light came on, and I instantly lost being able to drive normally. I lost the ability to hit the gas and the car move. The car is sitting at [XXX] [XXX] · [XXX]..... I was informed that the wait can be up to a year. I am disabled and have been missing pain management appointments, psychiatrist appointments, primary care doctor, and I'm unable to get MRI or pain injections for my back. I am desperate for a loaner car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Engine · 37,028 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter, a cracked flex pipe, exhaust clamps, turbo connection, and a vacuum pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was then informed of an unknown recall. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the following day while driving the vehicle, the check engine warning light was flashing, and the low oil pressure message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the engine long block and the turbo needed to be replaced, and coolant needed to be added to the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was repaired, but after a while, the A/C became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that the A/C was unplugged, the wires were stuck in the clutch pulley, the amp micro fuse, the wiring, and amp fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,028.

Filed Aug 4, 2026 · Engine · PA

No issues with vehicle until failure, properly maintained, regular oil changes. While driving the vehicle the engine lost power and check engine light came on. The vehicle RPM's increased but had no power. Was able to drive the vehicle home but was at inconstant speeds / RPMS could not get above 40 MPH. Low oil light came on while driving home as well. Made appointment at Ford local dealership, they verbally told me the engine blew and there was no oil in vehicle and metal in oil pan. The vehicle never missed a oil change. As a result I had to replace the engine with a used one the dealership had. Total engine failure at 98956 miles. This appears to be a recall on the 1.0 engine for same issue. My wife and kids were in car when it failed, in traffic.

Filed Apr 16, 2026 · Engine · NJ

I don't know who could help resolve the issue we have. Our 2019 Ford Eco-sport had several recalls. The last recall Holman/Ford kept our car for 9 months but kind enough to lend us a car to use while they waited for a part. We had to cancel our vacation trip to Turner Maine to see our daughter's family because we were not permitted to drive the loaner out of state! Later they decided that they had to give us a new engine and gave us the car back in November of 2024. After receiving our car back we noticed a gas smell each time we put the heater on. It was strong to the point of opening our windows for ventilation. My husband called several times leaving a message and no one called back. We left more messages saying why is the check engine light on all the time when it is a brand new engine? Finally they informed us that we need to pay for a diagnostic test that was well over $100 and we brought it to their attention that it has not been right since we got the car back so why should we have to pay for a dianostic test? We went to pepboys to get the diagnostic test that was cheaper and they informed us that Ford should have removed and replaced the canister purge solenoid when putting in a new engine. Without doing that, it could ruin the engine again as well as the canister purge solenoid. We did research to learn they should have replaced the canister purge solenoid as well. My husband called and left several messages and no one would return his call. Once again he called them today and a "Jim" called back from Holman Ford, Maple Shade [XXX] saying that the recall was on a new engine and they did not have to replace the canister purge solenoid. He told my husband it would be cheaper to go to PepBoys to replace the canister purge solenoid. Is this true that they did not have to replace the canister solenoid? We had several recalls on our 2019 Eco Sport. Isn't it considered under a lemon law? How do we get them to fix it properly with no charge? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMA

Filed Apr 7, 2026 · Engine · 119,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light and low oil warning light were unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and was eventually diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after the repair, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light and low oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, it was later towed to another dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2026 · Engine · 60,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that after exiting the freeway, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, the vehicle vibrated, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to pull into a gas station but instead pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and checked the oil level, and the oil level was at the proper level. After waiting for approximately 30 minutes, the vehicle was restarted. The contact attempted to drive, and the engine seized. The vehicle was hauled by a friend to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained at the residence and had not been driven since the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2026 · Engine · 60,682 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lost automotive power, or stalled on several occasions. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted after approximately 5 minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown interim repair of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) was performed twice; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that failure might be unrelated to the recall, and that further diagnostic tests were needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,682.

Filed Feb 18, 2026 · CA

I am writing to formally file a complaint with the federal safety agency regarding an unresolved safety recall on my 2019 Ford EcoSport. On February 18, 2026, at approximately 9:01 A.M., I contacted my local dealership, El Cajon Ford, to schedule the recall repair. I was informed that the required recall parts are on indefinite backorder and that there is no estimated date for availability. This leaves my vehicle unrepaired for a known safety defect with no clear timeline for remedy. Additionally, during that same conversation, I informed the dealership that my check engine light is currently illuminated, which raises further concerns given the open safety recall. I was told that if I bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing and the issue is determined not to be related to the recall, I would be responsible for a $209 diagnostic fee. I am concerned that this creates a financial barrier to determining whether the warning light may, in fact, be related to the known safety defect. I regularly transport my [XXX] child in this vehicle. Continuing to operate a vehicle subject to an open safety recall — particularly one involving a potentially serious safety-related defect — places my family at unnecessary risk. The indefinite delay in parts availability undermines the purpose of a federally mandated safety recall. Under federal law, manufacturers are required to provide a free and timely remedy for safety-related defects. An open-ended delay with no estimated repair date does not appear to meet that standard and leaves consumers without meaningful protection. I respectfully request that the federal safety agency review this matter, investigate the delay in recall remedy availability, and take appropriate action to ensure that affected consumers are not required to continue operating potentially unsafe vehicles without a timely repair or interim solution. Thank you for your attention to this serious safety concern. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 11, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

Car went in for recall. Ford replaced engine because they claim a bolt broke. I have taken the car about 300 miles since I received it back and the engine light appeared. I let them know. Light went off and I had another important meeting to make in DFW . This time wrench and engine light came on . It sat at airport for 2 days. Then I got back in , no warning lights on but I got home with more warnings then. Engine was super hot and making humming noise. The next day warning light again. I took videos and called Ford . They have refused to help me. I just had a new engine installed because of a recall.

Filed Jan 6, 2026 · Engine · 102,600 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced at the local dealer under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). After retrieving the vehicle and driving approximately 10 miles down the road, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that there was a failure in cylinder #2 and that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was not related to the recall repair previously completed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,600.

Filed Sep 5, 2025 · Engine · 45,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving on the freeway, the oil and engine lights illuminated. The engine oil pump alert began to produce an abnormal beeping sound. The contact was able to pull over and park safely. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer the following day. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2025 · Engine · 8,000 miles · DC

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving, and the check engine warning light had become constantly illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle after the vehicle was refueled, the vehicle hesitated to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair, but the dealer informed the contact that the recall repair could only be completed after the engine had completely failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.