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2018 Ford EcoSport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
726
Latest campaign
Dec 22, 2023

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling1Dec 22, 2023
23V905000
Equipment1May 14, 2018
18V312000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 22, 2023Latest campaign
Dec 22, 202323V905000

Engine and engine cooling: engine oil/lubrication

A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V905000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Risk
A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V905000 · Dec 22, 2023
May 14, 201818V312000

Equipment: other labels

Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect…

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V312000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C04.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V312000 · May 14, 2018
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component726

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
726Complaints filed
18Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
10Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine35549823
Engine and engine cooling31143202
Power train679303
Unknown or other618110
Fuel/propulsion system406201
Electrical system355201
Service brakes335806
Vehicle speed control193100
Air bags101503
Wheels91000
Structure51101
Steering41000
Fuel system41000
Gasoline41000
Hydraulic41101

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “While having oil changed at the Ford dealership, I was told there was a small oil leak. I made an appt for a diagnostic test for the following week. I was told the diagnostic test showed a cracked valve cover.”

    Filed 09/03/2026 · ODI 11761983
  • Engine

    “1.0L EcoBoost suffered a repeat failure following Recall 23S64, Metro Ford of OKC confirmed in writing that prior dealer workmanship caused the failure, and Ford Corporate (Case # CXH-08846832) is completely…”

    Filed 09/01/2026 · ODI 11761274
  • Power train

    “I have had issues in the past with the transmission of this car for the past few months, it initially started to give me issues around 49k miles in this car, so I got it flushed out by a mechanic and it ran fine for a…”

    Filed 09/01/2026 · ODI 11761477

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2018 Ford EcoSport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford EcoSport have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford EcoSport. The most recent, 23V905000 (reported December 22, 2023), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Ford EcoSport?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 355 complaints out of 726 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Ford EcoSport?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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