2018 Ford Ecosport
Common Problems
Ranked from 315 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
15 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Stalling at High Speeds
192complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls at high speeds, often accompanied by an abnormal sound and loss of power.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 2
Engine Stall Due to Low Oil Pressure
176complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls and loses power due to low oil pressure, often without prior warning.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 3
Engine Failure Leading to Complete Shutdown
88complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine completely shuts down during operation, often requiring immediate towing and a new engine.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 4
Engine Coolant Intrusion
13complaintsMedium severityEngineCoolant intrudes into the engine, potentially causing overheating and engine failure.
Related recall: 23V905000
- 5
Engine Oil Level Issues
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine oil level drops unexpectedly, leading to low oil pressure and potential engine damage.
Related recall: 23V905000
- 6
Engine Oil Pump Failure
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine oil pump fails, leading to a loss of engine oil pressure and potential engine damage.
Related recall: 23V905000
- 7
Engine Performance Issues with Check Engine Light
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates, indicating multiple engine performance issues such as misfires and communication failures.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 8
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe low oil pressure warning light illuminates, indicating a potential engine failure due to insufficient lubrication.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 9
Check Engine Light Illumination
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates, indicating potential engine or fuel system issues.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 10
Engine Failure During Operation
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails to operate properly, leading to a loss of power and difficulty restarting the vehicle.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
- 11
Engine Rattling and Misfiring
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces rattling and misfiring sounds, indicating potential internal engine failure.
Related recall: 23V905000
- 12
Recall Repair Issues
5complaintsMedium severityOtherRecall repairs for the engine oil pump belt system fail to resolve the issues, leading to further engine and propulsion system failures.
Related recall: 18V312000
- 13
Transmission Shifting Issues
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts abnormally, causing the vehicle to hesitate and jerk during gear changes.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Engine Oil Pressure Issues Leading to Seizure
4complaintsHigh severityEngineOil pressure drops significantly, causing the engine to seize and fail, resulting in loss of power and potential engine damage.
Related recall: 23V905000
- 15
Engine and Transmission Interactions Causing Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine and transmission interactions result in repeated loss of power, stalling, and reduced acceleration, affecting overall vehicle performance.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 23V905000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.