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2019 Ford EcoSport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 EcoSport.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Ford EcoSport is a compact SUV equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission and a 4.5-quart oil capacity using 5W-20 or 0W-20 viscosity. It returns an EPA-estimated 23 city, 29 highway, and 25 combined mpg. Owner reports show 451 complaints for the 2019 model year, with the engine and cooling system the leading concern and two recalls issued. Complaint volumes have declined from a peak of 719 in 2018 to just 10 in 2022, placing the 2019 EcoSport mid‑trend in a clear improvement trajectory.

Model year2021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/29/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 AGM VRLA battery is required. · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 AGM VRLA battery is required. · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size205/60R16 92HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length161.4 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb weight3300 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 29 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the EcoSport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.8–11.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.80 sec — 2018 SES
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018SES 2.0L I-49.80 sec17.50 sec166 hpAWD
2018SES 2.0L I-49.90 sec17.40 sec166 hpAWD
2018SES 2.0L I-410.00 sec17.40 sec166 hpAWD
2018Titanium EcoBoost 1.0L Turbo I-310.40 sec17.90 sec123 hpFWD
2018Titanium EcoBoost 1.0L Turbo I-310.70 sec17.90 sec123 hpFWD
2018SE 1.0L Turbo I-311.20 sec18.20 sec123 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 / 0W-20 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Coolant Capacity7.6
Engine Coolant Capacity7.4
Engine Oil5W-20 · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts37 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsInstall new studs: 12.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub188.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.65 lbs
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity4.10 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.99 lbs
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity4.10 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 15.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 81.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 46.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .906, Rear: NS
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .001, Rear: NS
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002, Rear: NS
Maximum Drum DiameterRear: 9.055

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
162 inch lbs., Step 2: 1262 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
135 ft. lbs., Step 2: 89 inch lbs.35 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 inch lbs., Step 2: 21 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.89 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
171 inch lbs., Step 2: 106 inch lbs., Step 3: 13 ft. lbs., Step 4: 35°.71 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33 ft. lbs., Step 4: Turn 90°, Step 5: Turn 90°.5.17 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59 ft. lbs., Step 3: 8337 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 inch lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.44 in
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 inch lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 22 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°.89 in
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 inch lbs.89 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Ford EcoSport is part of a generation that shows a consistent downward trend in federal complaints and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), falling from 719 complaints in 2018 to just 10 by 2022. With 451 complaints and 68 TSBs, the 2019 model represents a significant improvement over the 2018 model year, although it remains less stable than the 2020 and 2021 versions. The primary areas of concern for 2019 are Engine & Engine Cooling with 200 complaints and Engine with 110 complaints, though the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. This target year also recorded two recalls, one investigation, seven crash complaints, and two fire complaints. Because it sits in the middle of a declining trend of issues but still shows significant engine-related complaints, this is a mediocre year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
68
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
451
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 451 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling200
Engine110
Power Train,Engine14
Power Train13
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System13
Unknown Or Other12
Unknown Or Other,Engine8
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V023000SeatsReported 02/01/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The front seat frames may have been improperly welded, resulting in the seat back being improperly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to… Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

23V905000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:PumpReported 22/12/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 68 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25P282025-09-17Unknown Or OtherCertain Model Year Multiple Vehicles Ford Pass/Lincoln Way Connectivity Concerns
TSB 24-21652024-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS…
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…
SSM 523142024-03-01Power TrainDuring service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or…
SAN-Vol1 I12023-06-08EquipmentThe Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 EcoSport take?

4.5 qt of Temperatures above -20°F 5W-20. Temperatures below -22°F 0W-20., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 EcoSport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the EcoSport get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpg.