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2018 Ford Ecosport Electrical system Problems

Complaints
35about this part
Share
5%of 727 total for the year
Median mileage
43,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Ford Ecosport, 5% of the 727 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I am writing to you as I have many concerns about my Ford EcoSport. As I commute to my job or drive to pick up errands, my car suddenly stops. I would make a complete stop and I forget to press the Start/Stop button to disable it from shutting off the engine. This has happened several times and I have taken in my car before and all of the Ford dealerships and service workers have no idea of what the problem is or why it is doing this so frequently. I try to start my car and for some reason, it is not starting properly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11554751, filed 2023-11, 141,426 miles

“I have 2018 Ford Ecosport and the auto shutoff/restart was not working right. When I stopped at a light it shut off and didn't start again it had stalled this happened about three times. Then as I was driving it stalled again as I was driving off the highway on a ramp and I couldn't stop and hit the car in front of me which was about four car lengths ahead my airbags deployed and my car has severe damage. Have there been any other incidents of this kind. I was lucky no one was hurt but someone else might not be so lucky”

NHTSA complaint #11175903, filed 2019-02, 2,000 miles

“I purchase a new 2018 Ford Ecosport. On 12/22/19 the vehicle would not start. There was auxiliary power inside but no response from the engine even after receiving a jump. After approximately 30 minutes the car started. On 12/23/19 I had a Ford dealer check the vehicle. They claimed it was the battery and replaced it. However, on 1/3/20 (11 days later) while sitting at a light in traffic the vehicle stopped and would not restart. Once again there was auxiliary power but no engine response. I had to get pushed out of the middle of the street in traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11297419, filed 2020-01, 34,000 miles

“Doors will not lock from door outside handle in or after rain.. Car has passive entry/push button start. Have to use inside switch or lock fob. Unlock feature works. Have seen others with same complaint. Found this out after car was left unlocked for others to enter uninvited. On going problem. Car belongs to my daughter.”

NHTSA complaint #11128712, filed 2018-09, 200 miles

“The touch sensative door locks don't work in the rain. The key fob must be used when the door handle is wet. This obviously a malfunction and should be looked into by Ford”

NHTSA complaint #11222797, filed 2019-06, 100 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021239%
2020143%
2019184%
2018355%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Ecosport

Engine
356 complaintsEngine cooling
311 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsOther or unknown
61 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Ecosport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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