Does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, the most recent reported on December 22, 2023 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication, pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 727 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (356 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (311).

How many 2018 Ford Ecosport complaints mention a crash or fire?

18 of 727 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Ford Ecosport recalls and problems

2 recalls and 727 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Ecosport.

recalls

727

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Ford Ecosport recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication, pump

NHTSA campaign 23V905000 · reported December 22, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · 139,730 vehicles potentially affected

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

Service brakes · Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 18V312000 · reported May 14, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · 273 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine356
Engine and engine cooling311
Power train67
Unknown or other61
Fuel/propulsion system40
Electrical system35
Service brakes29
Vehicle speed control19
Air bags10
Wheels9

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 16, 2026 · Engine
Vehicle equipped with 1.0 L eco-boost engine suffered a catastrophic internal cylinder head fracture leading to antifreeze flooding two cylinders income, complete engine failure. This is a known widespread manufacturing defect that mirrors, Fords large eco-booth, coolant intrusion crisis.

Sep 3, 2026 · Engine
While having oil changed at the Ford dealership, I was told there was a small oil leak. I made an appt for a diagnostic test for the following week. I was told the diagnostic test showed a cracked valve cover. I had it repaired while they had the vehicle.

Sep 1, 2026 · Engine
1.0L EcoBoost suffered a repeat failure following Recall 23S64, Metro Ford of OKC confirmed in writing that prior dealer workmanship caused the failure, and Ford Corporate (Case # CXH-08846832) is completely unresponsive, leaving the vehicle inoperable and unsafe.

Sep 1, 2026 · Power train
I have had issues in the past with the transmission of this car for the past few months, it initially started to give me issues around 49k miles in this car, so I got it flushed out by a mechanic and it ran fine for a few months. Just a few days ago, I was headed home and my transmission went completely out as I was…

Aug 26, 2026 · 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 going completely to empty while driving and losing power while driving

Ecosport model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2018	2	727	18	2
2019	2	461	7	2
2020	3	400	7	8
2021	3	261	7	1

Across all years, the 2018 Ecosport has the most complaints (727). All Ford Ecosport years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, the most recent reported on December 22, 2023 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication, pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Ecosport?: Owners have filed 727 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (356 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (311).
How many 2018 Ford Ecosport complaints mention a crash or fire?: 18 of 727 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 16, 2026.