2018 Ford Ecosport engine problems
353 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Ford Ecosport — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On XXX, my 2018 Ford EcoSport experienced a sudden loss of engine oil pressure and loss of power while driving on [XXX], consistent with the failure mode described in Ford Safety Recall 23S64 / NHTSA Recall 23V905 (engine oil pump drive belt tensioner arm fracture and/or oil pump drive belt…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that while slowing down, the RPM became extremely elevated, and the low oil pressure warning…”
filed Jul 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil…Campaign 23V905000 · Dec 22, 2023
Engine problems in other Ecosport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ecosport | 84 | 33% |
| 2020 Ecosport | 163 | 42% |
| 2019 Ecosport | 189 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford Ecosport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.