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Ford Ecosport

2018 only

906 classified complaints 2 recalls

2018 Ford Ecosport have 906 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Oil consumption and leaks, typically surfacing around 65,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Ecosport report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2018 only

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 274 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 191 complaints

Median onset: 72,145 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 121 complaints

Median onset: 63,500 miles.

Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys · Engine 118 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 23 complaints

Median onset: 10,925 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 21 complaints

Median onset: 52,186 miles.

Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Turbocharger and intercooler · Engine 12 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles. 8.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $1,520–$2,820 nationally.

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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 12 complaints

Median onset: 43,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2018 model year. See the full Ford Ecosport report for every year and full specs/safety data.