2018 Ford EcoSport · symptom sheet
Turbo failure or loss of boost
- 43owner reports
- 65,428median miles
- $6,800median quote
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Aug 12, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
641 of the 726 complaints on this car are about the engine. 43 of those describe turbo problems.
Tick what matches of 43 reports
Turbo problems on other EcoSport years
No other EcoSport model year has enough reports of turbo problems for a sheet of its own. See every EcoSport year.
What this problem usually is
Turbo complaints describe an engine that suddenly doesn't pull: power drops away when you press for it, sometimes with a warning light, smoke from the tailpipe or a message about reduced power.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the turbocharger (43 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
11 of the 43 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,800 to $7,464.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 48,176 and 75,000 miles, from the 27 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The low engine oil light came on at around 73000 miles and the turbo stopped working, I was only able to go up a hill at 10 miles per hour, I was able to get my car to a safe spot but the car is undrivable now due to the oil pump and the turbo boost going out.”
Filed Feb 20, 2024 · 73,000 miles
“Driving at highway speed when the check engine light came on and it went into « limp mode » slowing down to 30 mph. Was towed to the dealership. The tensioner belt timing belt oil pump and turbo charger all needed to be replaced. Total cost was around $7,000. Car had 67,292 miles, the warranty is 60,000 miles”
Filed Oct 2, 2023 · 67,292 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 43 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. 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 failure, knocking or rod bearing 192 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 147 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 139 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 124 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 33 reports
- Loses power when accelerating 27 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 25 reports