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US recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication
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 and remedy
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.
Service brakes
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Engine
2023-12-22 · campaign 2023-704
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine oil pump tensioner and/or the engine oil pump drive belt could fail and cause a loss of engine oil pressure. If this happens, the engine could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels and a loss of power braking assist.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.0L engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A loss of power brakes can cause an increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the oil pump drive belt tensioner assembly. The dealer will also replace the oil pump drive belt.
Owner complaints (727)
Owners filed 727 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford EcoSport (18 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 401).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 356 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 311 | |
| Power train | 67 | |
| Unknown or other | 61 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 40 | |
| Electrical system | 35 | |
| Service brakes | 29 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Ford EcoSport.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Ford EcoSport version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| EcoSport AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| EcoSport FWD 1.0 L Automatic (S6) | 27 | 29 | 28 | $2,400 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-29.