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2018 Ford Ecosport Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
61about this part
Share
8%of 727 total for the year
Median mileage
18,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Ford Ecosport, 8% of the 727 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“On thursday july 2 2020 my Ford Ecosport stalled at a stop light. I was pushed into a parking lot by the local police. I got in the car and it started right up. I talked to a Ford service person and he suggested I disable the auto start. I did as he suggested and drove just fine until I got on the expressway. While I was on the highway the engine stalls and I drove over to the side of the road with barely any steering and no brakes and had to coast to a stop. This was really scary and dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #11337595, filed 2020-07, 18,000 miles

“On the highway excelerating to move past a semi.my gas pedal got stuck to the floor. It was at no fault of a floor mat. I tried to pull it up, push it down., use cruise control nothing un stuck it. This all with a crying baby and 2 toddlers in the car. Surrounded by semis.luckily the breaks worked and I was able to bring the vehicle to the side of the rd. After putting on hazards and leaving my foot on the break I pulled the emergency break put the car in park and turned off the ignition. The pedal stayed stuck.”

NHTSA complaint #11121308, filed 2018-08, 250 miles

“Check engine light illuminated after a short drive, vehicle was turned off and parked a short time later in a parking lot. A few minutes after that, the vehicle engine compartment caught fire. Vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the incident for repair work (coil, spark plug)”

NHTSA complaint #11240947, filed 2019-07, 50,000 miles

“While in motion the engine warning light came on. I took it to the dealer and they said it was the crank shaft sensor and was sending code (DTC) p051b. They said that the engine warranty would not cover it.”

NHTSA complaint #11382740, filed 2020-12, 53,000 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

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022217%
2021218%
20203910%
2019296%
2018618%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Ecosport

Engine
356 complaintsEngine cooling
311 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsElectrical system
35 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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