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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POWER TRAIN
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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 | 348 | 8 | 2 | 65,955 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 296 | 2 | — | 64,070 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 62 | 2 | — | 73,079 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 59 | 1 | 1 | 20,050 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 39 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 28 | 2 | — | 54,473 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 28 | 6 | — | 28,674 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 | 1 | — | 50,590 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 5 | — | 34,667 mi | |
| WHEELS | 9 | — | — | 21,108 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP | 7 | — | — | 87,950 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 61,494 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 1 | — | 70,808 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 35 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 3 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS | 1 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:BULBS | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi |
Recalls for 2018 Ford Ecosport
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~280,006 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 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."
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."
Other Ford Ecosport Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Ecosport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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