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Used 2018 Ford EcoSport for sale
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€10,450
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Could suit you if…
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
- You prefer a higher seating position: this SUV/crossover type may suit. Try getting in and out; the body shape alone does not prove extra seats or four-wheel drive.
Think twice if…
- You need room for several children or extra passengers: the seat count is not recorded. Confirm this exact version's seats and child-seat fit; do not assume from the model name.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The 2018 EcoSport is a small Ford crossover built on the Fiesta platform; the diesel/manual pairing is economical on motorway runs but can suffer if used only for short urban hops because of the DPF and EGR system. Expect straightforward servicing and plentiful Ford parts in Ireland, but buyer demand for small diesel crossovers has softened so resale can be weak.
- DPF behaviour: look for frequent regenerations, warning lights or excessive soot/black smoke indicating blocked DPF from short trips
- Clutch feel and engagement: check for slipping, high biting point or judder under load (common wear item on older manuals)
- Turbo response and smoke: watch for lag, rattles or blue/black smoke on acceleration which suggests turbo or injector issues
- Rear tailgate operation and hinges/locks: side-hinged tailgate designs often show wear or alignment issues and can snag in daily use
- Suspension and steering knocks: listen for noise over bumps and check bushes and drop links for wear on a car this age
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Our retail price is €11,450 (if trading in a car). The Straight Deal price is €10,450 (based on a straight deal with no trade-in). Please contact Sheils Motor Group if you would like a valuation on your trade-in. Same-day, competitive finance arranged and approved on-site. Full service, NCT and warranty on all vehicles sold by Sheils Motor Group. 400 approved used cars and vans available.