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2018 Ford EcoSport: common problems and reliability
· 2nd generationOne of the weaker EcoSport years.
726 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 EcoSport?The 2018 Ford EcoSport has 726 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine and engine cooling. Owners most often flag poor fuel economy (10-12 mpg reported by some owners, with most seeing low 20s).
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Ford EcoSport vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other EcoSport years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the EcoSport?
Across the 6 EcoSport model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2005) to 726 (2018). With 726 complaints, the 2018 EcoSport sits above the model's median of 398.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 EcoSport
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Campaign 18V312000Ford 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."
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Campaign 23V905000Ford 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.
What owners report on the 2nd generation EcoSport
Owner sentiment for the 2013-2022 EcoSport is sharply divided and largely negative, with the most common complaints centering on poor fuel economy, weak acceleration, and a cheap-feeling interior.
- Very frequentPoor fuel economy (10-12 MPG reported by some owners, with most seeing low 20s)
- Very frequentWeak acceleration and difficulty merging
- RecurrentTransmission failure or harsh shifting
- Recurrent1.0L EcoBoost oil pump belt failure leading to engine destruction
- RecurrentElectrical issues including infotainment glitches, alarm false triggers, and volume stuck at zero
Owner insights for the 2nd generation EcoSport. Read the full 2nd generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used EcoSport listings typically run $9,900–$13,240 across 2018 to 2022 model years.
Other EcoSport model years
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