2018 Ford EcoSport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 728 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford EcoSport. The most-reported areas: Engine (357), Engine And Engine Cooling (311), Power Train (67).
Key takeaways
- 728 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 | 357 | 49% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 311 | 43% |
| Power Train | 67 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 61 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 40 | 5% |
| 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%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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 2026-11-01
On August 20, 2026, my 2018 Ford EcoSport equipped with the 1.0L EcoBoost engine suddenly shut down while I was driving on the highway. The unexpected loss of engine power created a serious safety concern because the vehicle became disabled while traveling in highway traffic. This failure occurred despite extensive pr...
Engine - filed 2026-10-16
Vehicle equipped with 1.0 L eco-boost engine suffered a catastrophic internal cylinder head fracture leading to antifreeze flooding two cylinders income, complete engine failure. This is a known widespread manufacturing defect that mirrors, Fords large eco-booth, coolant intrusion crisis.
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.
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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.