← Back to Search

2018 Ford EcoSport S

The 2018 Ford EcoSport S is a 123-hp 1.0-liter turbocharged inline-3 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,995 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 123 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 125 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

The EcoSport measures 161.3 inches long on a 99.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,020 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$19,995
MSRP with Destination$20,990
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine Type1.0L EcoBoost turbo I3
Displacement1 L
Horsepower123 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque125 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City27 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Tank Capacity13.6 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16.0 in
Wheels Rear16.0 in
Tires Front205/60R16
Tires Rear205/60R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length161.3 in
Width81 in
Height65.1 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb Weight3,020 lbs

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (20.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford ECOSPORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 22, 2023 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 23V905000

May 14, 2018 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign 18V312000

727 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Ford ECOSPORT

Owner Complaints

727 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford ECOSPORT (18 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine356
Engine And Engine Cooling311
Power Train67
Unknown Or Other61
Fuel/Propulsion System40
Electrical System35
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 16, 2026 · Engine
“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…”
Sep 3, 2026 · 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…”
Sep 1, 2026 · 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…”
Sep 1, 2026 · 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…”
Aug 26, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
“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”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 FORD ECOSPORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

← Back to Search