2018 Ford Ecosport Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
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
“Hello, This is my first recall complaint so I will do my best the Dashboard light is on indicating low oil pressure along with the…”NHTSA complaint 11527752 — filed 06/19/2023
“Oil pump has broken tension rod went on it as i was driving down the road it began making load noise and pressure light came…”NHTSA complaint 11508876 — filed 02/24/2023
“Mechanic diagnostic was that nothing is getting to engine, which is why vehicle doesn't start. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A LOCAL MECHANIC ADVISED THERE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 11476332 — filed 07/28/2022
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Ecosport: 39 of 719 complaints on file (5.4%). 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 fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
