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2018 Ford Ecosport Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 718 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Ford Ecosport

The 2018 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2018 Ford Ecosport

The 2018 Ford Ecosport shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
718
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
18
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Ford Ecosport (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V312000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V905000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Ford Ecosport

Based on 718 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine And Engine Cooling
301
Engine
228
Power Train
59
Unknown Or Other
45
Electrical System
24
Service Brakes
13
Vehicle Speed Control
11
Wheels
9
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Ford Ecosport — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 718 complaints 2019 450 complaints 2020 384 complaints 2021 249 complaints 2022 10 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2013, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Ford Ecosport

Is the 2018 Ford Ecosport reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Ford Ecosport has 2 recalls and 718 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have?
The 2018 Ford Ecosport has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Ecosport?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Ford Ecosport are: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Ford Ecosport safe to buy?
The 2018 Ford Ecosport has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Ecosport should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Ecosport are: 2012, 2013, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.