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2018 Ford Ecosport

What 2018 Ford Ecosport owners report most

Engine-related stalling and unexpected shutoff dominate owner complaints for this vehicle, with many reports describing the engine cutting out during normal driving or at stops and failing to restart. A secondary cluster of reports involves strong exhaust odors noticed while the vehicle is stationary. Powertrain and fuel system issues, including no-start events and low oil pressure warnings accompanied by rattling noises, round out the most commonly reported problems.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 49%
Owners report the engine stalling unexpectedly at stops or while driving, sometimes repeatedly, with the vehicle failing to restart after shutdown — in some cases linked to the auto stop-start system not functioning as intended. · 2 fire · 8 crash · 3 injured
Engine And Engine Cooling safety 43%
Owners report noticing an abnormally strong exhaust odor while the vehicle is stationary, prompting contact with dealers. · 2 crash · 2 injured
Power Train safety 9%
Owners report the vehicle failing to start despite auxiliary power being present, with the engine eventually starting on its own after an extended wait. · 3 crash · 3 injured
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 5%
Owners report a low engine oil pressure warning appearing on the dashboard while driving, accompanied by the oil and engine warning lamps illuminating and an audible rattling noise from the engine. · 2 crash · 1 injured
Electrical System safety 5%
34 reports (5%) · 2 crash · 1 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 718 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.