2018 Ford Ecosport problems
Owners have filed 972 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Ecosport. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 69% of complaints. After that come drivetrain & axles (7%) and fuel system (5%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 972 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 69% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 33 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 20 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 317 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 26 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 38 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 70 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 94 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 52 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 24 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 317 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 65,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 67,000 miles (257 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 33 complaints mention a crash; 3 complaints mention a fire; 20 injuries reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 84% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2018 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Ford Ecosport with enough data (463 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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.
My wife and daughter were involved in a car accident on march 14 2018, they got hit pretty good in all angles of the car. The car was declared total loss. My concern is .. Why, any of the air bags on the car deployed ? None of the airbags, even the ones on the sides, went off. I called my local dealer ship, they told me the car needs to be crash in the front area in order to deploy. Here comes my concern, is that a good safety system for this vehicle?
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The check engine and low oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the wet belt was being circulated through the oil which caused a blockage resulting in the engine losing oil pressure. The vehicle had not been repaired.
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 not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed.