Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Ecosport has 2 recalls, 727 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
727
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 24, 2026
18V312000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shippe...
23V905000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensi...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle equipped with 1.0 L eco-boost engine suffered a catastrophic internal cylinder head fracture... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | ENGINE | While having oil changed at the Ford dealership, I was told there was a small oil leak. I made an ap... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I have had issues in the past with the transmission of this car for the past few months, it initiall... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I had a Purge valve put in about a year ago and was told that that was the problem for my gas gauge ... |
| Aug 8, 2026 | ENGINE | 1.0L EcoBoost suffered a repeat failure following Recall 23S64, Metro Ford of OKC confirmed in writi... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | ENGINE | On XXX, my 2018 Ford EcoSport experienced a sudden loss of engine oil pressure and loss of power whi... |
| Jul 26, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired u... |
| Jul 16, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, there was an ab... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | There was a recall on these cars do to timing chain issues but mine was not in the recall with the o... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| May 16, 2026 | ENGINE | Bought in Dec 2022, in February engine seized due to oil pressure issues, was told it needed a new e... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Shifting into and out of first gear causing the front end to slam down almost sending my daughter an... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was at stop light went to take my foot off brake to go when light was green car shut completely of... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My Ford EcoSport had safety recall 23S64 performed at Diamond Ford in Lancaster, California. The rec... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | 2018 eco sport , 1 L engine . Bought this car 2 years ago(April 2024) used (58xxx) miles from Corw... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After fueling, codes P0496 will show and car will not start or struggle to start. Stalling when on f... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The affected systems are the engine and powertrain. After completion of Safety Recall 23S64 (NHTSA #... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V9050... |