2018 Ford Ecosport Problems & Complaints

Most common 2018 Ford Ecosport problems

• Engine & cooling~67,000 miles
  64288%
• Transmission & drivetrain~83,000 miles
  679%
• Other / not specified~19,000 miles
  618%
• Fuel & propulsion system~59,000 miles
  446%
• Electrical system~44,000 miles
  355%
• Brakes~65,000 miles
  335%
• Speed control & acceleration~62,000 miles
  193%
• Air bags~30,000 miles
  101%
• Wheels & tires~21,000 miles
  91%
• Body & structure
  51%
• Steering~0 miles
  41%
• Lights~55,000 miles
  30%
• Driver assistance~0 miles
  20%
• Suspension
  20%
• Stability & traction control~4,000 miles
  10%
• Seat belts
  10%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof
  10%
• A/C & heater~54,000 miles
  10%

Share of the 727 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Ecosport complaints by model year

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2018 Ford Ecosport recalls (2)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2018 Ford Ecosport:

What 2018 Ford Ecosport owners say

Engine & cooling all 642 →

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with her husband in the front passenger's seat and her infant in a car seat in the rear seat, the vehicle began to lose motive power and was making abnormal loud cranking sounds. The message "Power Train Malfunction -Reduced Power" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated upon attempting to exit the highway and avoid incoming traffic, the front passenger side of the bumper struck a guard rail. There was no injury sustained. The contact was able to continue driving at 35 MPH and pulled into a fire station. The contact turned off the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle with assistance. The contact then drove to her residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the following day. …

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while initially accelerating, the vehicle was stalling when approaching 40 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and an unknown warning message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a turbocharger and under-boost failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred while accelerating the vehicle and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled and another vehicle crashed into the the driver's side door and the front driver's side tire of the contact's vehicle. No police report was filed. The contact received treatment for a concussion and minor muscle tears. The contact stated that there were no known injuries the 3 occupants in the other vehicle sustained. The contact's vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to a body shop. …

Transmission & drivetrain all 67 →

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with her husband in the front passenger's seat and her infant in a car seat in the rear seat, the vehicle began to lose motive power and was making abnormal loud cranking sounds. The message "Power Train Malfunction -Reduced Power" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated upon attempting to exit the highway and avoid incoming traffic, the front passenger side of the bumper struck a guard rail. There was no injury sustained. The contact was able to continue driving at 35 MPH and pulled into a fire station. The contact turned off the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle with assistance. The contact then drove to her residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the following day. …

The contact owned a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolled down the hill and backed into a tree. No one was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed totally lost by the insurance company. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed and advised to contact NHTSA and file a complaint. The failure mileage was 31,000.

Fuel & propulsion system all 44 →

The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle was not functioning normally with the "wrench" symbol and the "low oil pressure" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was independently gaining momentum and then losing momentum. …

While driving toward the freeway on January 16, 2026, I pressed my brakes and the vehicle failed to slow or stop. Instead, the vehicle accelerated. I reacted quickly to avoid a head-on collision but was involved in a crash. When pressing on my brakes there were audible sounds from from my hood. As if my car wanted to stop but wouldn't. My engine previously failed for the same reason. When the second and third decal came out I called my local dealership. After my last oil change my car began to show show signs of concern. I emails and called the dealership, I brought my car in however they had no one to work on my car and wouldn't offer a rental. Told me as long as my car is drivable I'll be fine. This vehicle has an open recall related to engine/performance defects. History includes: Complete engine failure in 2024 (vehicle retained for two months). …

2018 Ford Ecosport engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.