2018 Ford EcoSport: FULL REVIEW | Titanium, SES, SE & S

[@stevesalyer6261]

I love your reviews. Just purchased the 2019 Titanium and love it so far... despite the plethora of negative reviews out there for the EcoSport. This is the only review of this model that seems fair and unbiased. Thanks again! 👍

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed! Happy new year! 🥳

[@guyina4x499]

This is one of the best reviews I've seen on this car. I bought mine about 2 weeks ago and love it!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! And congrats on your new EcoSport!

[@guyina4x499]

@@CarConfections don't you mean echosport?

[@CarConfections]

@@guyina4x499 😂😂

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

How is it now? I’m thinking about buying my parents one

[@CarConfections]

Fun game: count how many times I accidentally say 'Eco'Sport instead of 'Echo'Sport. And comment below how you like to pronounce it! Thanks for watching!

[@chetthehoss]

It should be Eco, not Echo. Did you talk to someone officially from Ford, or someone from that dealership? Tell them that you'll start saying "EchoBoost" to refer to their engines.

[@CarConfections]

I'm with you 100%! Unfortunately, it was Ford corporate that specified that they want it called EchoSport, and that is indeed how they are pronouncing it in the TV ads I've seen recently!

[@bk_goatkim679]

Car Confections if it’s echosport it should be spelled like echosport lol!

[@hyunjun3119]

A word connected after ‘eco’ is pronounced echo. So it’s echosport in the spelling ecosport

[@theveterantraveler4257]

I bought one used, yesterday. Only 9000 miles on it, the SES package, in copper paint. So far, I totally love it. Showed a friend and his wife after we got off work tonight, and she fell in love. I will be the only passenger 95% of the time, so this is a perfect size for me. I am going to look into getting a spare tire added to the cargo door though. I am just down the road from this dealership, but I found mine in Louisville. Looking forward to using this as a weekend getaway ride for camping, hiking, and hopefully hunting.

[@CarConfections]

Congratulations! Let us know how the spare tire thing goes because we think it looks handsome with one on the back

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

How much did your ecosport cost and how is it now?

[@66skate]

I saw one at my Ford dealer with the orange accent seats. For a basic car, it's anything but basic. Hard to believe it has so many features.

[@Davido50]

Love it. Bought one last wk. SES AWD 2.0

[@superbert35]

Its definately a sweet little vehicle.i own one and its a great ride and the vehicle seems really well built too.so far its been a flawless experience.

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

How is it now?

[@superbert35]

@@BlackJeepConvertible i drive the one with the 2 liter and 4wd and its still an outstanding vehicle.tight,solid and refined.i honestly feel going to a honda or a hyundai would be a serious downgrade from the ecosport.ive had it for 3 years now and no regrets.

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

@@superbert35 no issues? I want to get my parents the ses or titanium awd, used 2018-2020. What’s the difference between the years 2018-2020?

[@superbert35]

@@BlackJeepConvertible the only thing i can think of is i wish around town it got better gas milage.its 23 in town which is my only complaint.im driving an se 4wd so a titanium would be rwally nice.used to drive a 2014 focus titanium and it was great.i like my ecosport as it is 4wd and we go camping alot.its a machine in the snow too.

[@bongodave13]

Correction: The '18 SES came with paddle shifters and no shift button on the shift lever. That feature was dropped in '19, making the '18 the only one sold that way in NA.

[@darkspector03]

The guidelines are dynamic when parking.

[@danthomas3604]

The ses does have paddle shifters

[@jeffmorse645]

Predicted reliability by Consumer Reports for the EcoSport is 5/5. There's a $6,250 rebate on the Titanium and SES or a $5,500 rebate on the SE and S models in August of 2020. Seriously considering getting one.

[@TJC450]

I built one to my liking it came to a tad over $25k. Not too bad I suppose.

[@TodayWithDustin]

I LOVE the Ecosport!!

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

How’s it doing 3 years later?

[@rc412scaler]

14:10 My 2018 SES has paddle shifters.

[@pepsifan8504]

The s trim has key ignition

[@22Kevi]

Great Review as always. Although, I gotta say, while I can see that ford definitely put it's signature on the vehicle, I still feel the ever present vibes of Buick and Chevy with their Trax and Encore, both of which I wouldn't look twice at if I were in the market. I would take a second look at this one, but only because I'm sure it's much more quicker than the Honda HR-V. But even then, I would seek to get the highest trim and available upgrades.

[@briangts470]

22Kevi its the other way around...the ecosport was the first one in the segment globally (2004)...chevy built the trax to compete against the ecosport so we could say there is some ecosport vibes in the chevy trax.

[@22Kevi]

Yeah, Brian, I suppose. Thanks for sharing that bit of info with me. My sister has a Trax. It is has some cute elements, and it's not a bad car, but it's definitely not something I would choose, even if I would on a budget.

[@mgrella63]

Im going to buy one soon

[@briangarrison6099]

great video 👍

[@loganknighten]

I know this is a bit late, but paddles come standard on the SES trim, the only trim you can get them on, I was surprised when I first saw them, but I have seen Escapes' with them before. I wanna say it was a SEL with the sport appearance package. Im considering trading in my 2016 Focus SE sedan for an SES in Canyon Ridge. Nice review by the way. *edit* Forgot to mention the the 'Echo' sport has been on sale in Europe and other developing countries since 2001. It was refreshed for the 2018 model year, and brought to North America as part of Ford's global car plan, which explains why it is pronounced 'Echo' and not 'Eco'. I had to look into it cause it was driving me insane.

[@maryhazlett]

Was planning to mention that as my comment since I just bought the SES last week.

[@bongodave13]

Side note: It seems the paddle shifters for the SES only came on the '18 models, and they dropped them in '19. The later SES models have buttons on the shifter like every other model.

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Great little car. Thumbs up.

[@hectorguevara6069]

Small correction: The steering wheel tilts AND telescopes. Just need to use your upper body strength. Also the back up camera guidelines ARE dynamic when you turn the wheel. Lastly, with the use of the plastic shelf behind the rear seats, you make the storage flat. This makes the car seem poorly designed. I would recommend you do a bit more homework before stating facts to your viewers.

[@ted3bare]

Why did you not finish how the rear cargo space works, show how the tray can be placed at different heights, etc.

[@Dshowtime718]

Hopefully the 2018 Nissan rogue sport is on the list to be reviewed this year. Looking to get a nice AWD vehicle. I'm definitely not getting this vehicle thanks to your good review

[@CarConfections]

Yes definitely! Our dealer doesn't have one yet, but hopefully they will soon!

[@Dshowtime718]

Car Confections thanks, looking forward to it.

[@tedschmitt178]

Dshowtime718 you don't want a Rogue Sport simply because of the CVT.

[@Dshowtime718]

TED Schmitt then what do you recommend? I don't want a big vehicle, cause I'm in the city. Parking can be very rough

[@CarConfections]

Our Rogue Sport review is posted if you are still interested. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKK9pJufgdSNmJY

[@ashwinjogaratnam9417]

Nice review keep it up

[@conantdog]

Is it the same transmission as the failure prone focus ?

[@jeffmorse645]

No, that's a Dual Clutch "PowerShift" transmission in the Focus and Fiesta. The EcoSport a traditional "SelectShift" automatic (thankfully).

[@davidterron3554]

great video. however i thought the ses was the highest trim above the titaniums

[@bongodave13]

SES is the "sporty" trim. It originally cost a little more than the Titanium. It has stiffer shocks and a sportier look. The titanium is the luxury trim with the B&O sound system.

[@teambigv]

I like it.

[@ikrvd]

YYYYAAAAAAAAAASSSS!!!!

[@kinogenes]

where is the spare tire??

[@tedschmitt178]

Jaime Genes it's at Walmart...it's called Fix-a-Flat.

[@CarConfections]

Hi. There is no spare tire unless you option one on to the base S trim. Thanks for watching!

[@re-enlisttoday7816]

The S model has a spare tire mount on the back of the car. Every other model has an air pump, and a puncture/leak goo tube thing. Not really sure what it's called. But it fixes flats.

[@tedschmitt178]

With a 6-speed, I would be a buyer.

[@zacharyrichardson42]

Something professional them protective stuff baby product.

[@1biggun712]

Ford Ecosport NOT made in the USA??

[@Davido50]

Ahh it's ok . All other Ford trucks & SUVs made in USA. Tacoma made in Mexico! Nice try.

[@BHUFF]

But the 2.0 engine is

[@alextran8188]

@@Davido50 actually tacoma is also made in the US as well. Toyota built another plant in Mexico for the tacoma to keep up with the demand

[@marin.cmoreno7028]

In.2005, to.07.crossover.Ford.Freestyle.suv.they.should.kept.in.play.now!.. instead they drop it 09

[@nabilm2941]

This vehicle has been available in the Middle East and other parts of the world for more than 3 years now with this just having a slight facelift. It looks dated already that it needs a new design in the US let alone where it has been for few years.

[@nabilm2941]

tvwatcher yes you should do that. There are other new models that will probably arrive next year such as the HRV which is already a better choice.

[@danielrobinson5573]

So....still is an ugly cousin to the new ranger...lol.......

[@Davido50]

Lol ur a moron . Get back in ur fire catching KIA. Ford rules trucks & SUVs.

[@danielrobinson5573]

Just get an escape and get it overwith...lol...

[@tedschmitt178]

Daniel Robinson Escape still doesn't have a 6-speed.

[@MattsHolidayChannel]

Exactly

[@guyina4x499]

Escape is actually smaller inside

[@b.f.378]

Looks kinda dated already (exterior wise), like it shoulda came out 3 years ago

[@runforit420]

That's because it is more than three years old already.

[@b.f.378]

runforit420 oh wow didn’t know that. So I guess it will get an update soon (couple years)

[@runforit420]

Probably. North America will likely have to wait again until the spare tire is again removed.

[@elitecatgamer3217]

@@b.f.378 It was first launched in Brazil on 2013. Then in India on 2015. Later to other markets. This car was primarily designed for Latin America and India

[@b.f.378]

Elite Cat Gamer lol oh wow . So I’m guessing it’s gonna get refreshed for like 2020 then

[@Capone2121]

That is one ugly vehicle

[@b.f.378]

+Alejandro Gutierrez & the Toyota CH-R takes the cake lol

[@tedschmitt178]

It looks MUCH better in person.

[@tedschmitt178]

Baasil F. The CH-R is not in this class, nor is it a CUV.

[@b.f.378]

TED Schmitt the CH-R competes in the subcompact crossover class, which is the same class this vehicle is in

[@briangts470]

i truly dont get qhy people see it ugly...i own one and it looks pretty normal...like any other small suv.

[@andrewl3847]

So ugly. Buy an hrv

[@Davido50]

Screw Honda! Foreign junk. Ford is industry best at SUVs & trucks!