2018 Ford Ecosport drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 66 complaints for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 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 10 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 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 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.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ford Ecosport
- Engine 668 complaints
- Fuel system 44 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Brakes 33 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints