How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have?

NHTSA lists 67 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, which is 9% of all 726 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Ecosport transmission or powertrain?

No related recall is listed in the data for the 2018 Ford Ecosport's transmission and powertrain complaints.

At what mileage do transmission and powertrain problems typically occur on the 2018 Ecosport?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 77,977 miles.

Are these powertrain problems dangerous?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint area for the 2018 Ecosport shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported, with no fires.

How does the 2018 Ecosport compare to other model years for this problem?

The 2018 model year shows 67 complaints (9% share); other years range from 1 complaint (2022, 10% share) to 53 complaints (2020, 13% share) and 50 complaints (2019 at 11%, 2021 at 19%).

2018 Ford Ecosport Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 67 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, 9% of its 726 total complaints for the year. No related recall is on file. Median mileage at failure is 77,977, and reports include 3 crashes and 3 injuries.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 67; 9% of 726
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 77,977 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power or reduced acceleration while driving, with the engine revving but the vehicle failing to pick up speed.
Multiple complaints describe an oil pump failure that starves the engine of oil despite the dipstick or dashboard showing full oil, leading to knocking noises and engine replacement.
Some owners report the low oil pressure warning light illuminating with a full oil level, followed by shuddering, whining, or loud clicking noises and a total loss of power.
Several complaints describe the transmission or powertrain triggering repeated fault codes, along with hesitation or reduced power mid-drive that owners say nearly caused accidents.
One owner reported outright transmission failure at 70,000 miles after purchasing the vehicle at 45,000 miles.
A parked vehicle reportedly rolled downhill and struck a tree, resulting in a crash and total loss of the vehicle.

When 2018 Ford Ecosport transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2020, latest Sep 1, 2026.

67 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2023 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2018 Ford Ecosport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Ecosport model year

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

201867 (9%)
201950 (11%)
202053 (13%)
202150 (19%)
20221 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have?: NHTSA lists 67 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2018 Ford Ecosport, which is 9% of all 726 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Ecosport transmission or powertrain?: No related recall is listed in the data for the 2018 Ford Ecosport's transmission and powertrain complaints.
At what mileage do transmission and powertrain problems typically occur on the 2018 Ecosport?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 77,977 miles.
Are these powertrain problems dangerous?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint area for the 2018 Ecosport shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported, with no fires.
How does the 2018 Ecosport compare to other model years for this problem?: The 2018 model year shows 67 complaints (9% share); other years range from 1 complaint (2022, 10% share) to 53 complaints (2020, 13% share) and 50 complaints (2019 at 11%, 2021 at 19%).