2018 Ford Ecosport Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 727 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2018 Ford Ecosport, 3% of the 727 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 1 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.
“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“My 2018 Ford ecosport auto shutoff/restart feature malfunctioned causing me to crash into another car. Ford has not inspected my car as of yet but they have declined my request for a loaner car citing that they have determined that the accident was not due to mechanical malfunction. Furthermore the parts that my mechanic needs in order to fix the car are on backorder with no eta provided by Ford. Accident was on 4/30/18. Today is 7/19/18. My complaint is that the car malfunctioned and Ford will not assist with further investigation, nor will they provide needed parts in a timely manner.”
NHTSA complaint #11112484, filed 2018-07, 400 miles“I was on the way home from work when out of no where the engine light and a indicator saying low engine oil pressure came on I totally lost power driving on a highway and the car came to a stop. Mechanic told me it was the oil belt tensioner caused the engine failure and now i have to pay 4000 dollars on top of my monthly car and insurance company for a vehicle that just quite on me.”
NHTSA complaint #11558191, filed 2023-12“My vehicle was identified as part of the safety recall in 2023. In 2024 my car started struggling and the low engine oil pressure warning started showing on my dash. The check engine light and service soon indicator lights started showing on the dash as well. The car was just past 71,000mi. When I purchased the car it was at about 60,000mi. Since the issues seemed related to the recall I went to a Ford dealer. My car was checked with the dealer and I was given a loaner vehicle. I was told that my car’s engine needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11655551, filed 2025-04“My 2018 Ford Ecosport odometer goes black when it’s parked in the sun while I’m driving I can’t see my dashboard when it’s cool it’ll turn back on sometimes when it’s not under the sun”
NHTSA complaint #11482802, filed 2022-09Vehicle speed control: 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 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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