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2018 Ford EcoSport FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 29 | 28 | 314 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Ecosport vehicles sold in the United States Federal Territiories. These vehicles were shipped with the European brake reservoir pictogram cap label and the European English language owner's manual kits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle B
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
971 complaints filed by owners for this model year (33 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Ford EcoSport FWD?
EPA figures for the 2018 Ford EcoSport FWD reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2018 Ford EcoSport FWD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford EcoSport FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2018 Ford EcoSport FWD?
Owners have filed 971 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford EcoSport FWD, most often about: Engine, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Ford EcoSport FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2018 Ford EcoSport FWD (2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.