2018 Ford Ecosport fuel/propulsion system problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Ford Ecosport — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had a Purge valve put in about a year ago and was told that that was the problem for my gas gauge going completely to empty while driving and losing power while driving”
filed Aug 26, 2026
“After fueling, codes P0496 will show and car will not start or struggle to start. Stalling when on freeway and rough idle. My vehicle shut off on the freeway causing me to almost crash and had to stop immediatly. In my investigation, it seems I am not the only one suffering this issue. I am on my…”
filed Mar 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Ecosport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ecosport | 13 | 5% |
| 2020 Ecosport | 24 | 6% |
| 2019 Ecosport | 34 | 7% |
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.