2018 Ford Ecosport transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 1, 2026COTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11761477 · source
2. Filed Aug 26, 2026NJElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11759879 · source
3. Filed Jul 6, 2026KYTransmission & Drivetrain

   There was a recall on these cars do to timing chain issues but mine was not in the recall with the others but ones not in recall are having same issues. Car is a ticking time bomb I want fixed under the recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11748439 · source
4. Filed Jun 12, 2026PACrash3 injuredTowedBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The braking system failed, preventing the vehicle from stopping properly. The vehicle is currently at a tow yard and is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Because the brakes failed, I was unable to stop at a traffic light. The vehicle entered oncoming traffic and was involved in a collision, placing my safety and the…

   NHTSA complaint #11743832 · source
5. Filed Mar 9, 2026CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   My Ford EcoSport had safety recall 23S64 performed at Diamond Ford in Lancaster, California. The recall involved the oil pump drive belt system. After the recall repair was completed, the vehicle began displaying a low oil pressure warning and the engine started shaking. These symptoms involve the same oil system addressed in the recall. Because the vehicle is now experiencing low oil pressure and engine vibration after the recall repair, I am concerned that the recall…

   NHTSA complaint #11723056 · source
6. Filed Feb 3, 2026TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The affected systems are the engine and powertrain. After completion of Safety Recall 23S64 (NHTSA #23V905) in November 2025, my vehicle began experiencing repeated loss of power, stalling, and reduced-power “limp mode” events. The check engine light illuminated and diagnostic trouble code P0299 (Turbocharger Underboost Condition) was identified. The vehicle remains available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk due to sudden loss…

   NHTSA complaint #11715348 · source
7. Filed Dec 20, 2025AZEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Three days after I purchased the vehicle from ideal cars, I went to Showlow, Arizona and the car on the hill started spitting and sputtering lost power and shut off and I had to pull over to the side about 20 minutes later. It was able to start again and we went Then a week later I went to Payson, Arizona and my vehicle again lost power on the hill and shut off and I had to pull over to the side and wait for it to start again that’s when I called Ford and the car lot I…

   NHTSA complaint #11706336 · source
8. Filed Dec 6, 2025OHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I got my engine replaced during the summer of 2024 since the oil drive belt failed in my engine. This was due to the recall. I took my car to Baumann Ford in Genoa. I got my car back in August of 2024 after this occurred in June of 2024. I went 2.5 months without my car. Once I got it back the check engine light has come on several times for various issues pertaining to the engine. In the last couple of months, my car has stalled twice and it has been refusing to start. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11703454 · source
9. Filed Jun 9, 202583,000 miFLTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked abnormally while the transmission was shifting gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed there were metal shavings found inside the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission and torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11665746 · source
10. Filed Feb 28, 202573,000 miTNEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shut off as the oil pressure and check engine warning lights were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact initially restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle shut off again after driving several miles and failed to restart. Due to the failure, the vehicle was first towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle and diagnosed the vehicle…

    NHTSA complaint #11645485 · source
11. Filed Feb 14, 2025CATransmission & Drivetrain

    1. The vehicle jumps when being put into gear and sometimes slips or is delayed as well. It also has a sound that goes along with it. This has been a problem since the first started driving the vehicle. Like many issues with this vehicle it is not consistent, however I estimate that this happens 75% of the time. 2. I have bumped are in my car port multiple times. I've stayed very vigilant as, it has jumped a couple times when I'm in a parking lot at a busy shopping area and…

    NHTSA complaint #11642842 · source
12. Filed Feb 3, 202582,954 miMNTowedEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized with the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while driving at…

    NHTSA complaint #11640495 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology