2018 Ford EcoSport · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 192owner reports
- 64,961median miles
- $6,209median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Jul 21, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
641 of the 726 complaints on this car are about the engine. 192 of those describe engine failure, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2018 EcoSport.
Narrower sheets: Engine seized (29 reports)
Tick what matches of 192 reports
Engine failure on other EcoSport years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them.
What this problem usually is
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (192 reports), the turbo (13 reports), the timing chain (6 reports) and the short block or long block (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
All 2 recalls on the 2018 Ford EcoSport, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the EcoSport
Oil pump failure. Closed feb 14, 2024, led to recall 23V-905.
What owners paid
47 of the 192 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $3,000 to $7,500.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 53,600 and 82,273 miles, from the 112 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Engine oil pump failed and didn't give any warning lights until the engine was knocking from the lack of oil. The motor only had 51,216 miles on it. I've changed the oil at regular intervals and never drive it low of oil. Ford wouldnât do anything for me. So I had to pay $6300 out of pocket.”
Filed Dec 24, 2023 · 51,216 miles
“My car is at Ford getting a new engine due to a faulty oil pump. I know thereâs a class action suit against Ford for this same issue. My car is a 2018 Ford EcoSport with 22,000 miles. This shouldnât happen with only 22,000. This is costing me $8600.00 which is crazy.”
Filed Dec 13, 2023 · 22,000 miles
“Vehicle lost power on the highway. Low oil, pressure light came on check engine light came on car has a very loud knocking. Noise was told from fire stone that this car is known for an oil tension pulley to snap in the engine and cause the engine to need to be replaced. Only 40k miles”
Filed Oct 2, 2023 · 40,000 miles
“At 60500 miles the engine oil pressor stops and engine went into limp mode while in traffic. This caused the engine to blow and required a new engine.”
Filed Sep 28, 2023 · 60,500 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 192 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 147 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 139 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 124 reports
- Turbo failure or loss of boost 43 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 33 reports
- Loses power when accelerating 27 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 25 reports