Six Wheels of Extra Steel, a Custom 2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium Stretch Sells on Bring a Trailer

A 2019 Ford EcoSport Titanium left Ford as a short compact crossover with four wheels, Titanium trim, and a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter Duratec four-cylinder rated at 166 horsepower and 149 pound-feet. Prior ownership later sliced the body open behind the rear doors, welded in an extra rear section plus an auxiliary subframe, and added a third axle so six matching 17-inch alloy wheels now sit on Firestone WeatherGrip tires. Black paint and thin white pinstripes cover the longer sides, filler panels close the gaps, and a roof-mounted wing sits over the stretch. A side-swinging rear gate still opens onto cargo space lined in gray deep-pile carpet.

The front and center axles continue to be powered by factory all-wheel drive via a six-speed SelectShift automatic, while the rear end now simply tags along. There was no additional cooling, special gearing, or power boost to compensate for the extra length or weight of all that more metal and rubber adding to rolling resistance. The mileage is slightly over 47,000, and the seller has driven around 500 miles since purchasing the vehicle from Virginia Beach in 2025.

The cabin remains largely unchanged from the Titanium specification. The seats are still black leather, and the driver gets a six-way motorized chair; the back seats remain the compact 60/40 bench that the EcoSport is known for. A power sunroof, a heated multifunction wheel, a 6.5-inch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Bang & Olufsen radio all contribute to an attractive dash arrangement. The remaining features include fog lights, a roof rack, cruise control, and ABS disks. One trip computer readout after a fast little excursion recorded 5.6 mpg, which is quite impressive for a little Ford.

The paperwork is equally as complicated as the bodywork. A front-end crash in November 2019 kicked off a string of salvage titles that would last until 2025. The vehicle now bears a rebuilt salvage brand, and the seller’s LLC is the proud owner of the Montana title. The chassis number, MAJ6S3KL0KC281544, says it all. They tried to sell it for $16,500 in 2023, then it went for a shocking $9,350 at Mecum in 2024, before this no-reserve Bring a Trailer listing concluded on Saturday with 32 bids and over a thousand people watching. The final hammer fell at $10,666 on BaT, but the rebuilt title and freewheeling rear axle were transferred to another lucky owner.
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