2018 Ford Ecosport Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 727 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,108miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the wheels of the 2018 Ford Ecosport, 1% of the 727 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,108 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.
“Bridgestone ecopia ep422 plus 205/50r17 sidewall blowout issues (2 occurrences) on 3/1/2019 (17,428 mileage), hit pot hole and front passenger tire immediately started losing pressure until flat. No spare and tire sealant (oem) did not seal sidewall hole. Had Ecosport towed to local Ford dealership (marshall Ford, o'fallon, mo) and tire was replaced by another brand (michelin no bridgestone tire available) at my cost. Bad ecopia tire left at dealership. Incidentally, tires were rotated on 3/6/2019 and replacement tire was moved to the back axle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11194496, filed 2019-04, 21,108 miles“Purchased 4 new tires for my car only to be told that the lug nuts were all swollen and had to be replaced. from what I have read this is an ongoing problem with Ford and I don't feel it should be MY responsibility to pay for their mistakes. It also could have been a major problem had they broke loose while I was driving. This is unacceptable!”
NHTSA complaint #11446767, filed 2022-01“Brakes locked up. Been paying 11 months on my loan and the vehicle is in Texas while I live in Minnesota. Have had to buy another car and continue payments on my loan for this one though Ford will do nothing to resolve it.”
NHTSA complaint #11607778, filed 2024-08“I took my 2018 Ford Ecosport in for routine inspection, and the shop told me they had trouble getting my lug nuts off to rotate the tires. They suggested I get all the lug nuts replaced. My model has the rare option of the full size spare tire mounted on the back, with an included tire changing kit. The problem is the lug nuts that Ford has been using include caps that do not seal out debris and moisture, so the caps can swell, distort shape and size, and in turn the lug wrench I have will not be able to fit over the caps to remove the lug nuts. …”
NHTSA complaint #11455651, filed 2022-03“After reviewing the latest service and inspection report was informed that the lug nuts are swollen and need to be replaced at a cost of $195.00 USD. After inspecting the vehicle lug nuts myself the marks on the outside of the nut show the pattern from the use of a twelve point socket when a six point socket should have been used. I replaced 14 of the 16 lug nuts on this vehicle but was unable to get 2 of them off; one on the left rear and the other on the right rear wheel. This style of lug nut; ie. …”
NHTSA complaint #11674811, filed 2025-07Wheels: 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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