2018 Ford Ecosport Safety Rating — 4 Stars Overall
NHTSA rates the 2018 Ford Ecosport 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 3 for rollover. Check a specific Ecosport’s crash and title history below.
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2018 Ford Ecosport— By the Numbers
- Overall rating
- 4★
- Frontal crash
- 4★
- Side crash
- 5★
- Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
- 20.4%
- Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
- 2
Overall rating
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
Quick Answer
- What is the 2018 Ford Ecosport safety rating?
- NHTSA rates the 2018 Ford Ecosport 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 3 for rollover. These are results for the 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
- Did NHTSA test every part of the 2018 Ford Ecosport?
- Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD.
- Does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have recalls or complaints on file?
- NHTSA's record for this version lists 2 recall campaigns, 726 owner complaints and 1 investigation. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
2018 Ford Ecosport crash-test ratings
Front-drive examples rated lower for rollover resistance than the all-wheel-drive version, while side and pole protection scored above frontal protection regardless of drivetrain.
NHTSA rates the 2018 Ford Ecosport 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 3 for rollover.
The crash stars sit beside a long file of owner complaints and an investigation entry, so read the complaint text for recurring themes before you buy. If rollover resistance matters most to you, the all-wheel-drive version holds the better rating.
Recalls, complaints and investigations
NHTSA keeps these alongside the crash-test results for the 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD. They answer a different question: not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash, but what owners and the agency have reported since.
A recall campaign covers a range of vehicles; whether the repair was done on a particular car is a per-VIN question. Check open recalls by VIN.
What NHTSA did — and did not — test
A star rating is only as complete as the tests behind it. This is which of NHTSA's four crash tests the 2018 Ford Ecosport actually went through.
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD.
The rating is for the EcosportNHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Inspecting a used 2018 Ecosport
The ratings describe the Ecosport as it left the factory. A car that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt, or had its airbags replaced is no longer the car NHTSA tested.
Confirm the drivetrain from the VIN decode or by looking underneath for a rear driveshaft and differential, since the front-drive and all-wheel-drive versions carry different rollover ratings.
Check the tyres for uneven wear and the struts and bushes for leaks or play, and look at the roof pillars, headliner and windshield seal for signs of past roof repair.
Inspect the radiator support, front rails and bonnet hinges for straightening marks or disturbed bolts, where frontal crash repair would show.
Every rated version of the 2018 Ford Ecosport
NHTSA rates body styles and drivetrains separately, and the results are not always the same. Match the version to the car you are looking at.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 20.4% |
| 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19.1% |
How NHTSA's current ratings work
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
In NHTSA's own words, its rollover resistance ratings “estimate the risk of rollover if a vehicle is involved in a single-vehicle crash.”
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
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2018 Ford Ecosport Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for this model year, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the 2018 Ford Ecosport safety rating?+
NHTSA rates the 2018 Ford Ecosport 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 3 for rollover. These are results for the 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Did NHTSA test every part of the 2018 Ford Ecosport?+
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2018 Ford EcoSport 4 DR FWD.
Does the 2018 Ford Ecosport have recalls or complaints on file?+
NHTSA's record for this version lists 2 recall campaigns, 726 owner complaints and 1 investigation. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
Can I compare the 2018 Ford Ecosport's stars with a newer model?+
Yes, with other vehicles rated under NHTSA's current program (model year 2011 onward). Stars from before then came from different tests.
Does a good safety rating mean a used Ecosport is safe to buy?+
A rating describes the vehicle as it left the factory. A used Ecosport that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage, or had an airbag replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. A VIN check reads its title brands, salvage and accident records from NMVTIS.
Five stars at the factory. What about since?
A crash rating can’t see a salvage title, a rebuilt frame or a replaced airbag. The VIN record can.
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