2018 Ford EcoSport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 726 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford EcoSport. The most-reported areas: Engine (355), Engine And Engine Cooling (311), Power Train (67).
Key takeaways
- 726 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 355 | 49% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 311 | 43% |
| Power Train | 67 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 61 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 40 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 35 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 1% |
| Wheels | 9 | 1% |
| Structure | 5 | 1% |
| Steering | 4 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-03
While having oil changed at the Ford dealership, I was told there was a small oil leak. I made an appt for a diagnostic test for the following week. I was told the diagnostic test showed a cracked valve cover. I had it repaired while they had the vehicle.
Engine - filed 2026-09-01
1.0L EcoBoost suffered a repeat failure following Recall 23S64, Metro Ford of OKC confirmed in writing that prior dealer workmanship caused the failure, and Ford Corporate (Case # CXH-08846832) is completely unresponsive, leaving the vehicle inoperable and unsafe.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-01
I have had issues in the past with the transmission of this car for the past few months, it initially started to give me issues around 49k miles in this car, so I got it flushed out by a mechanic and it ran fine for a few months. Just a few days ago, I was headed home and my transmission went completely out as I was ab...
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More for the 2018 Ford EcoSport
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.