How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have?

NHTSA lists 37 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, which is 5% of the 726 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Ecosport electrical system?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2018 Ecosport?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints is 44,500 miles.

Did the 2018 Ecosport electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

2018 Ford Ecosport Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 37 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, 5% of its 726 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls for this area, and reported failures span door locks, no-start events, and power loss, with a median failure mileage of 44,500.

Electrical System complaints: 37; 5% of 726
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 44,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Door locks with passive entry fail to unlock or lock from the outside handle when wet, forcing use of the key fob or interior switch.
Vehicle intermittently fails to start with no warning light illuminated, sometimes resolving itself after a delay or repeated attempts.
Vehicle loses power and shuts off unexpectedly while driving or stopped, in some cases restarting after being placed in park, in others requiring a tow.
Water enters the cabin through the rear tailgate gasket during rainfall.
Security alarm activates on its own while the vehicle is parked and off, then shuts off independently without a clear cause.
Owners report frequent electrical malfunctions including radio failures alongside other component issues.

When 2018 Ford Ecosport electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 11, 2018, latest Aug 26, 2026.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2018 to Aug 2026; peak Nov 2023 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 Ford Ecosport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Ecosport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
201837 (5%)
201918 (4%)
202014 (4%)
202123 (9%)
20221 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have?: NHTSA lists 37 electrical system complaints for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, which is 5% of the 726 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Ecosport electrical system?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2018 Ecosport?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints is 44,500 miles.
Did the 2018 Ecosport electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.