Recalls & Defects For 2018 ford ecosport

Recalls & Defects

Report Receipt Date: 05/14/2018
NHTSA Campaign: 18v312000

Summary
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 brake systems."

Consequence
Owners could be confused by the incorrect label on the brake fluid cap, potentially causing them to replace the brake fluid with an incorrect fluid which could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid cap and owner's manual kit, free of charge. the recall began on june 21, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 18c04.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 12/22/2023
NHTSA Campaign: 23v905000

Summary
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.

Consequence
A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. if engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. this repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed june 20, 2024. a second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated in 4th quarter 2025. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23s64.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. We do not review, validate, or edit the information provided by the NHTSA.