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2018 Ford Ecosport Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Ford Ecosport has 58 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Ford Ecosport

Engine
527
Powertrain
58
Other
50
Electrical
23
Brakes
13
Speed Control
11
Wheels
9
Airbags
8
Steering
4
Structure
4

58

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 7, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy Ford EcoSport had safety recall 23S64 performed at Diamond Ford in Lancaster, California. The rec...
Feb 3, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe affected systems are the engine and powertrain. After completion of Safety Recall 23S64 (NHTSA #...
Aug 26, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThree days after I purchased the vehicle from ideal cars, I went to Showlow, Arizona and the car on ...
May 21, 2025POWER TRAINFord still does not have a fix for this issue and my check engine light is now illuminated.
Oct 7, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMy engine light came on in September 2024. I took it to the Ford dealership and they told me it was ...
Aug 15, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at...
Aug 5, 2024POWER TRAINWhile driving down the road the car started to make a weird clunking sound and started to jerk when ...
Jun 8, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI got my engine replaced during the summer of 2024 since the oil drive belt failed in my engine. Th...
May 7, 2024POWER TRAINIn February of 2024, the transmission on this vehicle was bucking and jerking. I took it to Ford an...
Apr 18, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI was driving when the Low Engine Oil Pressure alert came on the dash without the check engine light...
Apr 10, 2024POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEKept getting a message on the dash saying low oil pressure then the car just completely stopped on m...
Mar 15, 2024POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEMy car stop running completely. It's at the dealership for about 3 months and they have fix but the...
Mar 4, 2024POWER TRAINIn Jan 2024 my car started running rough. In Feb 2024 I was mailed the 23V-905 recall notice. Late F...
Feb 20, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEKnown Ford recall for 2nd quarter fix planned. My vehicle is broken down now due to issue and Ford ...
Feb 6, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEwife was driving in rush hour traffic about 8am , noticed the warning light low engine oil pressur...
Feb 6, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEComplete engine failure due to recall on oil pump belt tensioner (the known recall issue, issued Jan...
Jan 20, 2024POWER TRAINMy vehicle stopped accelerating in the middle of the road in traffic & completely shutdown...it woul...
Jan 3, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI was driving our 2018 Ford Ecosport at highway speed when the "low oil pressure" dashbord light cam...
Jan 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEThe recall on the oil pump has really put a halt in my life. I was driving home when my vehicle cut ...
Dec 23, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWhile driving on the interstate going 70mph, my Ford EcoSport's Engine oil pump light illuminated. S...

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