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2018 Ford EcoSport Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Ford EcoSport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 716 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in engine and engine cooling. Owners whose EcoSport has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 716 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford EcoSport:

Engine and engine cooling301 complaints
Engine228 complaints
Power train58 complaints
Unknown or other44 complaints
Electrical system24 complaints
Service brakes13 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"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 local dealer was not contacted. the contact stated that the manufactur…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2024
"The contact owns a 2018 ford ecosport. the contact stated while the vehicle was at a red light, the vehicle stalled. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle for the vehicle to return to normal operation. the contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasion…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2024
"1. the oil pump is belt driven and located inside the engine. the belt frayed and clogged the oil pump leading to low oil pressure. the car stalled on the interstate and is currently available for inspection at an out of state dealership. 2. the car gave no previous warning b…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2023

NHTSA recall campaigns (2)

Equipment:other:labels
14/05/2018 · 18V312000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English langua…
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
22/12/2023 · 23V905000
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 tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your EcoSport been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your EcoSport has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford EcoSport?

Based on 716 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2018 Ford EcoSport are engine and engine cooling, engine, power train.

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford EcoSport have?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford EcoSport. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2018 Ford EcoSport a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your EcoSport has had engine and engine cooling or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2018 Ford EcoSport.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.