2018 Ford EcoSport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Ford EcoSport, and owners have filed 726 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Ford EcoSport
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Pump (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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…
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Service brakes and labels (equipment)
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…
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…
726 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Ford EcoSport have filed 726 complaints with NHTSA; 18 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 64,391 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 313 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 val”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 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 com”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Ford EcoSport (EcoSport AWD, EcoSport FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–27 / 29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 3/4 cyl, 1/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Ford EcoSport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford EcoSport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford EcoSport | 2 | 726 |
| 2019 Ford EcoSport | 2 | 460 |
| 2020 Ford EcoSport | 3 | 399 |
| 2021 Ford EcoSport | 3 | 259 |
| 2022 Ford EcoSport | 2 | 11 |
Checking a specific 2018 Ford EcoSport
How do I know if my 2018 Ford EcoSport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Ford EcoSport; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V312000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.