2018 Ford Ecosport brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 33 complaints for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The braking system failed, preventing the vehicle from stopping properly. The vehicle is currently at a tow yard and is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Because the brakes failed, I was unable to stop at a traffic light. The vehicle entered oncoming traffic and was involved in a collision, placing my safety and the safety of other motorists at risk.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal fractured, causing her right foot to go through the pedal. The contact sustained whiplash, and cuts and bruises on the right foot. The other driver did not sustain injuries. The contact was able to continue driving.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ford Ecosport
- Engine 668 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 66 complaints
- Fuel system 44 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
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