There are 7 owner-reported fuel system complaints for the 2018 Ford Ecosportin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
After fueling, codes P0496 will show and car will not start or struggle to start. Stalling when on freeway and rough idle. My vehicle shut off on the freeway causing me to almost crash and had to stop immediatly. In my investigation, it seems I am not the only one suffering this issue. I am on my 2nd engine replacement from the original recall as well.
Check engine light acceleration on it own and loses power
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon the depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The failure persisted, and the check engine warning light remained solid on the instrument panel. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective canister purge valve. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and referred the contact to a local dealer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where another diagnostic test was performed, and the contact was provided the same diagnosis. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
RECALL IS OVER A YEAR AND A HALF OLD WITH NO REMEDY
Hello, This is my first recall complaint so I will do my best the Dashboard light is on indicating low oil pressure along with the engine light as well. After researching this issue, with my 2018 Ford Eco, sport. I have also read a lots of complaints from online website including YouTube videos from customers and mechanic Indicates that this is an ongoing problem for this year, make and model of vehicle. This is a very expensive part to replace a long with the hours of labor Involve With this repair $1500-$2000 later. My mechanic also indicates this is an ongoing problem after just having a vehicle a few years, the belt will break and get stuck in the oil pump were it will have trouble getting pressure where this parts will have to be replace along with a few other small parts that goes with it and if you’re lucky like myself you’re car won’t catch on fire in the process or at least that is what mechanics are talking about online about this particular issue. Mechanics are also saying that this is a poor design on Fords behalf with the belt, breaking. I checked for a recall on this problem could not find one. I’m hoping that you will see that this issue needs to be considered a recall because $1500 to $2000 is a lot of money for someone like myself that is broke and has nothing to their name but one car made by Ford motor company and someone like myself that is living paycheck to paycheck. If you need more information please contact me anytime [XXX] or [XXX] Thank you so much for your time INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
1. My car suddenly decelerated from 75mph to 40mph. 2. Had to pull off to the side of a busy road. 3. Had it towed to a Ford dealer. Was informed the throttle body broke. Ford replaced it. 4. Only Ford inspected the inspected the vehicle. 5. No warnings of any kind.
I was driving my vehicle and all of a sudden I got low engine fuel oil pressure message on my dashboard. The oil lamp and engine lamp sensors came on. This is the first time it happened. I also heard a rattling noise coming from the inside of the car. I had it checked by my mechanic and he said it could be the the High pressure fuel pump drive unit that needs to be replaced. I have not taken it to the manufacture to get it looked at. This happened to me when I was serving on the interstate with my mother and son and the car left us stranded on the road.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026