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SteeringPart report

2018 Ford Ecosport Steering Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 727 total for the year
Median mileage
35miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Ford Ecosport, 1% of the 727 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35 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.

“Contacted dealer sales with attached photo. States all the cars are like this. This is a movable starring column just behind brake bad. A lose shoe string can be caught in here disable steering. The floor mat was rubbing against this and my wife though the steering was the issue. It really is. A simple inexpensive cover is needed”

NHTSA complaint #11183132, filed 2019-02, 35 miles

“On July 9th, 2025, our car's engine failed. It was discovered that it was due to the safety recall 23S64 (Engine Oil Pump Failure). We were ill advised by Ford motor company customer relations specialist and ended up paying almost 1,000 for a rental car that should have been covered by the recall. We waited almost 5 months, to receive the car back fixed. It took us begging for the car to be shipped back to our home dealership in Cleveland TN, for the car to finally be fixed. The car sat at the dealership in Ripley, WV for 5 months. Bad customer service issues as well as no parts available.”

NHTSA complaint #11711623, filed 2026-01

“This has happened several times. While driving, the dashboard goes completely black. No gauges, no radio, no turn signals, no power steering, sometimes the wipers will work, no heat, no defrost. As suddenly as it went away everything comes back and the power steering causes the steering wheel to jerk in your hand. I’ve called Ford Customer Relations twice and they are not concerned that that is a safety issue. However, all the gauges went out last night and now won’t come back. I have video of the incident happening while driving but your website won’t allow me to upload it.”

NHTSA complaint #11564233, filed 2024-01

“Just got going over the light turned grren at a stoplight March 16, my car spit scattered and died at the side of the road. 1 week after getting the oil changed. The dealership has confirmed the issue as the pending recall for the oil pump tensioner belt. Unable to be driven till it's fixed. I see that it's not being released till 1st qtr 2025 maybe. I am unable to fix the car myself as the principle is ford's issue not mine. Plus I don't have the money to do that. The car is in great shape and sitting outside in hot and soon winter is going to bring the value of my car down. …”

NHTSA complaint #11595304, filed 2024-06

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202218%
202162%
202031%
201941%
201841%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Ecosport

Engine
356 complaints
Engine cooling
311 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
67 complaints
Other or unknown
61 complaints
Fuel system
44 complaints
Electrical system
35 complaints
Brakes
33 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Exterior 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology