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2018 Ford Ecosport

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2018 Ford Ecosport do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 395.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

267 reports with mileage · 459 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 355 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 311 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 67 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

18 crash reports2 fire reports7 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

61 reports
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Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2025
EngineSuspensionUnknown Or Other

I have been waiting on the recall to be fixed for almost 2 years now. I've contacted Ford more times than I can remember, and they don't do anything other than say it's not available yet. I have had to replace the transmission, had many small repairs thinking it was something other than the recall. (I've paid over 2.5k in repa…

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I have been waiting on the recall to be fixed for almost 2 years now. I've contacted Ford more times than I can remember, and they don't do anything other than say it's not available yet. I have had to replace the transmission, had many small repairs thinking it was something other than the recall. (I've paid over 2.5k in repairs and 1k in Ubers out of pocket) has 49000 miles, and I do not feel safe driving it at all. I will go somewhere that's within 5 miles, so I know I won't be stuck too far or on the highway, so it is causing MANY inconveniences as well as money for Uber etc. It is paid off and I'm going crazy trying to get this fixed. This is absolutely ridiculous, and I'm beyond FED UP! I keep looking to find a car similar that is NOT a Ford, but they're all too expensive and I don't think it's right I have to pay for FORD'S mistake!

NHTSA ODI #11645354

Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2025
Unknown Or Other

1. The window intermittently and without warning will freeze, or decided not to go up or down. I'm assuming it's electrical, but do not know for sure. 2. I live in a city where I need to be able to have an operating window. It's not safe to have a window stuck open, as there are carjackings, robberies and various other safety ha…

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1. The window intermittently and without warning will freeze, or decided not to go up or down. I'm assuming it's electrical, but do not know for sure. 2. I live in a city where I need to be able to have an operating window. It's not safe to have a window stuck open, as there are carjackings, robberies and various other safety hazards. 3. I first happened in 2018 or 2019 and I drove it to the closest dealership which is about 8 miles (city) from where I live. When I arrived to show the service person, it decided to start working again, so they didn't do an intake and sent me on my way. This happened 2 more times, where I started to make my way to have it looked at and it began working again. I've given up and do not have unlimited finances to have every glitch with this vehicle diagnosed. They charge just to look at it. 4. I don't know 5. There is no warning at all, or pattern to triggers. It happens anywhere between 12 and 24 times a year.

NHTSA ODI #11642848

Mileage unknown · Nov 18, 2024
Unknown Or OtherWheels

Component failure: LUG NUTS. Unable to remove the WHEEL because of SWOLLEN lug nuts. This is a massive safety issue.

NHTSA ODI #11625884

Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2024
Unknown Or Other

I have a new engine last 2022 cause of engine oil pump belt and now engine oil pressure come out and diagnosed with the same caused why I need to change my engine.and now it was on a recall I called dealership and they said they could just fix it by interim parts because the remedy parts will not come out by 1st quarter of 2025 …

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I have a new engine last 2022 cause of engine oil pump belt and now engine oil pressure come out and diagnosed with the same caused why I need to change my engine.and now it was on a recall I called dealership and they said they could just fix it by interim parts because the remedy parts will not come out by 1st quarter of 2025 and they didn’t offer me a free rental car or other option for me to go to work.Everytime I drive the car will stop or turned off by it’s own which I’m scared that might get me into accident.

NHTSA ODI #11618308

Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2024
Unknown Or Other

There is an open recall on my car ford my car is now inoperable and is sitting one a dealership lot where I have been told I have to wait months before they diagnose then I can get a loaner or rental though ford till they fix the vehicle. I have a job and a child it’s my only car I owe 19000 on a car that is poorly designed an…

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There is an open recall on my car ford my car is now inoperable and is sitting one a dealership lot where I have been told I have to wait months before they diagnose then I can get a loaner or rental though ford till they fix the vehicle. I have a job and a child it’s my only car I owe 19000 on a car that is poorly designed and I can’t get to work ford has offered no solutions but to try to find a mother dealer shop which again car is inoperable and all the other dealerships have said the same thing no loaner cars and extended wait to even diagnose the problem before this I tired to report issues with the vehicle and the blew me off till the car stopped running

NHTSA ODI #11615095

Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2024
EngineService BrakesUnknown Or Other

In about July of 2023 car stalled at the light , then eventually started. Upon arriving home I turned the car off then tried to restart it started in battery mode? I tried shutting it back off and the vehicle started rolling down the hill at about 3 mph and would not allow me to shift gears or steer the wheel. Brakes were not f…

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In about July of 2023 car stalled at the light , then eventually started. Upon arriving home I turned the car off then tried to restart it started in battery mode? I tried shutting it back off and the vehicle started rolling down the hill at about 3 mph and would not allow me to shift gears or steer the wheel. Brakes were not functioning. Once I reached the bottom of the hill I pulled the Emergency brake to stop the car. Car was towed to the Ofrd dealership and was in the shop for 2 weeks with them trying to determine what happened and what caused the failure. The dealer after 2 weeks said it was the computer system that needed to be reset. Which I found to be odd as it should not have taken that long if it was only the computer system. Fast forward to 2024 new recall on the vehicle, that sounds like what happen to my car in 2023 . Solution was supposed to be available in a few months and here we are in at the end of the year with no solution. I don't want to keep driving the vehicle with a chance it may stall on me without notice. There has yo be some kind of resolution as I would want a tragic accident to force a qui ker turn around.

NHTSA ODI #11613904

Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 2024
Air BagsUnknown Or Other

Can't open the hood either the latch or the cord is broken. It's very dangerous to drive the car while the engine oil is due to change. The latch or the cord is very defective. Also, airbag has been staying on the dashboard for a long time.

NHTSA ODI #11610825

Mileage unknown · Aug 23, 2024
Unknown Or Other

There’s no fix available per the manufacturer.

NHTSA ODI #11610362

Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 2024
Unknown Or OtherWheels

Brakes locked up. Been paying 11 months on my loan and the vehicle is in Texas while I live in Minnesota. Have had to buy another car and continue payments on my loan for this one though Ford will do nothing to resolve it.

NHTSA ODI #11607778

Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2024
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other

I have a 2018 Ford EcoSport (Recall 23s64). I had asked the dealer about this recall during my last oil change that was apprx 1 month prior to breaking down. I was told I would contacted when the vehicle is ready to be brought in. I was out of town on [XXX] in CT when the dashboard warning indicated "Low Engine Oil Pressure." T…

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I have a 2018 Ford EcoSport (Recall 23s64). I had asked the dealer about this recall during my last oil change that was apprx 1 month prior to breaking down. I was told I would contacted when the vehicle is ready to be brought in. I was out of town on [XXX] in CT when the dashboard warning indicated "Low Engine Oil Pressure." The car began to decelerate and I took the next exit in Wallingford Ct and called a Tow. There was no Ford Dealer in the area that would see me. My care was towed to Firestone where they diagnosed the issue as being related to the recall. I needed to get the car towed home, get a rental car, and hotel for one night because rental cars were not available until the next day. I have been in touch with Ford and the Ford Dealership. The information they are providing me is sketchy related to covering expenses related to these extenuating circumstances. I spoke with the Ford and Ford dealership about rental reimbursement 2 weeks ago. Only today was I advised that rental would only be reimbursed for Ford vehicles. I pushed back and asked for escalation at Ford. I would like clear and concise information from Ford and the Ford Dealer but they are not particularly forthcoming with information. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI #11606986

Official recalls

2

23V905000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump

Dec 22, 2023

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.

18V312000 · Equipment:other:labels; Service Brakes

May 14, 2018

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 language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Service Brakes

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 language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence: Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.

Equipment:other:labels

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 language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence: Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE23015 · Oil Pump Failure

Opened Sep 20, 2023 · Closed Feb 14, 2024

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump

On September 20, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-015 to investigate instances of engine failure due to loss of oil pressure in model year (MY) 2018-2021 Ford EcoSport vehicles. Some consumers reported a low engine oil pressure warning lamp immediately preceding a complete loss or reduction of motive power while the vehicle was in motion. The investigation revealed that the engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm may fracture, separate from the tensioner backing plate, and/or the oil pump drive belt may degrade and lose teeth, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. A loss of engine oil pressure can result in engine seizure, which can result in a loss of motive power and a loss of mechanical vacuum pump required to provide power braking assist, increase the risk of a crash. On December 22, 2023, Ford filed recall 23V-905 for certain MY 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The recall remedy provides the replacement of the oil pump drive belt tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt with redesigned parts to improve robustness. In view of the recall action being taken by Ford, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.