2018 Ford Ecosport vehicle speed control problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2018 Ford Ecosport — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle experiences a loss of power while driving. The vehicle will unexpectedly lose acceleration and power during normal driving conditions, including when merging or driving in traffic. This creates a serious safety concern because the vehicle does not respond properly when attempting to…”
filed Apr 28, 2026
“2018 eco sport , 1 L engine . Bought this car 2 years ago(April 2024) used (58xxx) miles from Corwin Honda in Fargo nd and test drove and asked about the car . Asked if safe for my family , recalls ,history ..they said no issues ,recalls or crashes . All were untrue we are just finding out . I was…”
filed Mar 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Ecosport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ecosport | 7 | 3% |
| 2020 Ecosport | 12 | 3% |
| 2019 Ecosport | 12 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford Ecosport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.