2018 Ford EcoSport Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Ford EcoSport.
Worst 2018 Ford EcoSport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Engine & Cooling
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford EcoSport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 348 | 8 | 2 | 65,955 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 296 | 2 | — | 64,070 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 62 | 2 | — | 73,079 mi | |
| Fuel System | 39 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 28 | 2 | — | 54,473 mi | |
| Brakes | 28 | 6 | — | 28,674 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 1 | — | 50,590 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 5 | — | 34,667 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | — | — | 21,108 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pump | 7 | — | — | 87,950 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Seals/Gaskets | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Bulbs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Ford EcoSport
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~140,003 vehicles.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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2018 Ford EcoSport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Ford EcoSport reliable?
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Does the 2018 Ford EcoSport have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2018 Ford EcoSport?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford EcoSport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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