Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Ford Ecosport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Ford Ecosport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 728 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V905000 Engine Oil Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V312000 Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 357 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 311 complaints
- Power Train 67 complaints
- Unknown or Other 61 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 40 complaints
- Electrical System 35 complaints
Of the 728 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 728 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford EcoSport has a significant number of complaints, primarily related to the engine and cooling system. Despite only two recall campaigns, the high complaint numbers suggest possible reliability issues. The evidence indicates a potential for costly repairs, but precise data is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil pump | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | common |
| Engine cooling system | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Engine coolant replacement every 5 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine oil pressure drops
- Unusual engine noises
- Overheating
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Ford Ecosport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.