2018 Ford Ecosport
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Ford Ecosport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 29 on record.
2018 Ford Ecosport at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Ford Ecosport recalls 2
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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Fix: 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 for this recall is 18C04.
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.
Fix: 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 replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy pa…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2018 Ford Ecosport common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 726 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Ford Ecosport safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2018 Ford Ecosport MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
What's a 2018 Ford Ecosport worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Ford Ecosport costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2018 Ford Ecosport trims & engines on record
2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles on record
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2018 Ford Ecosport — frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Ecosport. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Ecosport?
Across all 726 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, engine and engine cooling, power train.
What is the 2018 Ford Ecosport safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2018 Ford Ecosport an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Ford Ecosport get?
The 2018 Ford Ecosport has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).
How much is a 2018 Ford Ecosport worth?
Comparable 2018 Ford Ecosport listings run roughly $15,500–$19,740, typically around $17,338 (from 22 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.