2018 Ford Ecosport Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

351Engine complaints

48.8%Of all 719 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE351 · 48.8%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING297 · 41.3%

POWER TRAIN64 · 8.9%

Unspecified / other61 · 8.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM39 · 5.4%

Share of the 719 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ford Ecosport overview page.

What owners report

“2018 EcoSport with 64k miles. After highway travel stopped at a gas station, the vehicle had a low engine oil pressure light turn on while…”NHTSA complaint 11538704 — filed 08/15/2023

“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that there was a loud abnormal sound coming from the vehicle at start up. There…”NHTSA complaint 11536889 — filed 08/07/2023

“Last week, my 2018 Ford Ecosport had the engine pressure oil light come on as I was merging onto the highway. I stopped driving immediately…”NHTSA complaint 11536055 — filed 08/02/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Ecosport: 351 of 719 complaints on file (48.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have in total?

719 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.