2018 Ford Ecosport Fuel System Problems
NHTSA logged 44 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, 6% of its 726 total complaints that year. Two crashes and one injury are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 50,500 miles. No recalls are listed for this fuel system issue.
- Fuel System complaints
- 44
- 6% of 726
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report a sudden low engine oil pressure warning appearing on the dashboard along with a rattling noise, later traced by a mechanic to the high pressure fuel pump drive unit.
- Some drivers experienced sudden deceleration from highway speed, dropping from 75 mph to 40 mph, which a dealer diagnosed as a broken throttle body.
- Others describe a low oil pressure warning combined with sputtering engine noise and a loss of power above 20 mph, forcing the vehicle to be towed to a dealership.
When 2018 Ford Ecosport fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 21, 2022, latest Aug 26, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Ford Ecosport
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Ecosport model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA list for the 2018 Ford Ecosport?
- NHTSA lists 44 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, which is 6% of the 726 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Ecosport fuel system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system problem area.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2018 Ecosport?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2018 Ecosport is 50,500 miles.
- Have fuel system issues on the 2018 Ecosport caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data ties 2 crashes and 1 injury to fuel system complaints on the 2018 Ecosport, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2018 Ecosport compare to other model years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2018 model's fuel system complaints made up 6% of its total complaints, compared to 8% for 2019, 6% for 2020, 5% for 2021, and 10% for 2022, based on NHTSA data.