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    2018 Ford EcoSport

    Used from

    $20,790 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 6.9 L / 100km

    About the Ford EcoSport

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Ford EcoSport is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $20,790 for the Ambiente variant and topping out at $28,990 for the Titanium.

    There are 4 variants of the EcoSport available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2017.

    Engine options include 1.5L multi-point injection (82kW/140Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (92kW/170Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2018 EcoSport was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Ford EcoSport models from other years

    2018 Ford EcoSport Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford EcoSport

    Ambiente

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.7
      • Headroom Front: 1008
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Rear: 971
      • Hip Room Front (in): 51.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1310
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 50.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1293
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1043
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 933
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1355
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 51.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1302
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Single Hinged
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Programmable Settings
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Trend

    Adds to Ambiente:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    Removes from Ambiente:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Titanium

    Adds to Trend:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitoring
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1090
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Trend:
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1043
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Shadow

    Adds to Titanium:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1043
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 956
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Removable
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    Removes from Titanium:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitoring
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1090
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 933
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Programmable Settings
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    See all 2018 Ford EcoSport Specs

    2018 Ford EcoSport Towing Capacity

    See all Ford EcoSport Towing Capacity

    2018 Ford EcoSport Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Ford EcoSport

    The most fuel efficient Ford EcoSport is the Trend with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Ford EcoSport that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ambiente with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Ford EcoSport variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Ford EcoSportFuel TypeCombined
    1.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.6 L/100km
    1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.5 L/100km
    1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.9 L/100km
    See all Ford EcoSport Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Ford EcoSport?

    The Ford EcoSport has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 Ford EcoSport Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford EcoSport?

    The Ford EcoSport offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Ford EcoSport FAQs

    The cheapest Ford EcoSport is the Ambiente that starts from $0.

    The most expensive Ford EcoSport is the Titanium that starts from $28,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford EcoSport is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Ambiente, Trend and Titanium.

    The largest Ford EcoSport is the Ambiente which measures 1816mm wide, 4010mm in length and sits 1664mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford EcoSport is the Trend which has 92kW of power from its 1.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Ford EcoSport is built in India and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford EcoSport is the Ambiente which weighs 1705 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford EcoSport uses premium unleaded.