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2019 Ford Ecosport Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 35 fuel system complaints for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, 8% of its 460 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 103,500. No recall is tied specifically to this fuel system complaint group.

Fuel System complaints
35
8% of 460
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
103,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a gasoline smell inside the cabin that appears after driving over bumps, accelerating on hills, or using cruise control, then fades after several minutes.
  • Some owners describe fuel pump failure that led to low engine oil pressure warnings and, in several cases, a full engine replacement.
  • Several owners report stalling or no-start conditions right after refueling, later traced by dealers to the purge valve.
  • Owners describe a 'Low Engine Fuel' dashboard alert combined with sudden loss of power and a knocking sound while driving at highway speed.
  • One owner reported being told a recall repair part for an engine and engine cooling campaign was not yet available, leaving the stalling issue unresolved.

When 2019 Ford Ecosport fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 21, 2021, latest Aug 5, 2026.

2019 Ford Ecosport fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2021Nov 2023Feb 2024Aug 2024Feb 2025Jul 2025Feb 2026May 2026
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Nov 2023 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Ford Ecosport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Ecosport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201844 (6%)
  2. 201935 (8%)
  3. 202025 (6%)
  4. 202114 (5%)
  5. 20221 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 Ford Ecosport have?
NHTSA lists 35 fuel system complaints for the 2019 Ford Ecosport, which is 8% of the 460 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Ecosport fuel system?
The data shows no recalls specifically linked to this fuel system complaint group, though one owner mentioned an open engine and engine cooling recall campaign while waiting for a repair part.
At what mileage do 2019 Ecosport fuel system problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints in this group is 103,500 miles.
Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to this complaint group for the 2019 Ford Ecosport.
How does the 2019 model compare to other Ecosport years for fuel system complaints?
The 2019 model's fuel system share is 8% of its total complaints, higher than the 6% share for both 2018 and 2020, and higher than the 5% share for 2021.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.