Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Ecosport has 2 recalls, 711 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
711
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Vehicle has an open safety recall with no repair available. I have been waiting over two years for p... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving toward the freeway on January 16, 2026, I pressed my brakes and the vehicle failed to ... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I received the recall Notice 23S64/NHTSA23V905 from the dealership where I purchased my Ford Ecospor... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | See attached letter! |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle is not running and was at the dealership for recall and dealership said that ford denied cla... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | ENGINE | My car began rattling. I brough it to Ray Price Ford and was told the Flex Plate is cracked and nee... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that after having the engine replaced in 2... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Recall work done on 2018 Ford Ecosport. Next day leaking oil at all four corners of oil pan. Took ba... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The engine oil pump drive belt and/or tensioner failed, causing the low-oil-pressure warning light t... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Nov 2, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2018 Ford EcoSport is affected by Recall 23S64 / NHTSA 23V905. The engine has been replaced and ... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Check engine light acceleration on it own and loses power |