2018 Ford Ecosport Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 727 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Ford Ecosport, 0% of the 727 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Ecosport. The contact stated that the gasket on the rear tailgate allowed water to enter the vehicle during rainfall. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11445581, filed 2021-12, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while the brake pedal was depressed, the rear driver’s side and rear passenger’s side brake lights failed to illuminate as designed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake light bulbs had been replaced on several occasions. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11605699, filed 2024-07, 55,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Ecosport
356 complaintsEngine cooling
311 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsOther or unknown
61 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Ecosport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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