2018 Ford Ecosport Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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
“Unfortunately bought the car June 2022, heater core needed replaced suddenly October 2022. Thousands of $ spent. Next, the motor needed replaced May 2023, Approx…”NHTSA complaint 11532558 — filed 07/16/2023
“car failed to accelerate then lost power then stopped running. my app gave me these messages occupant classification system module is present but not configured…”NHTSA complaint 11528207 — filed 06/21/2023
“Car started making a loud knocking noise and the check engine light came on. We had it towed to a mechanic and was told the…”NHTSA complaint 11511957 — filed 03/15/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Ecosport: 64 of 719 complaints on file (8.9%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
