CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Ford ECO Sport has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 727 complaints with NHTSA, including 18 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (356 reports).
2018 Ford ECO Sport recalls
Loss of Engine Oil Pressure Can Cause Stalling and Crashes
The oil pump drive belt or its tensioner can fail, causing a loss of engine oil pressure.
Wrong brake fluid label could lead to incorrect fluid use
Some vehicles were shipped with a brake fluid reservoir cap label and owner's manual meant for European markets rather than US markets.
Most common 2018 Ford ECO Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 727 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 356 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 314 |
| Power Train | 68 |
| Unknown Or Other | 61 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 40 |
| Electrical System | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Wheels | 10 |
What owners report
Vehicle equipped with 1.0 L eco-boost engine suffered a catastrophic internal cylinder head fracture leading to antifreeze flooding two cylinders income, complete engine failure. This is a known widespread manufacturing defect that mirrors, Fords large eco-booth, coolant intrusion crisis.
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. I had it repaired while they had the vehicle.
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 few months. Just a few days ago, I was headed home and my transmission went completely out as I was about to enter a state highway and I had to pull over into a neighborhood to get it towed. I had to send it over to my mechanic again, and he said the transmission is completely done for. My car could've almost went out on me completely if I kept pushing it, but I knew it was a hazard. I've heard from multiple other sources as I checked online to see if this was an issue with oth
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 unresponsive, leaving the vehicle inoperable and unsafe.
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
2018 Ford ECO Sport questions
Does the 2018 Ford ECO Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Ford ECO Sport: Loss of Engine Oil Pressure Can Cause Stalling and Crashes; Wrong brake fluid label could lead to incorrect fluid use. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford ECO Sport?
Based on 727 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (356), Engine And Engine Cooling (314), Power Train (68).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Ford ECO Sport has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.