KnownCarProblems2018 Ford Fusion Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 442 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Fusion, most often about the engine (62% of complaints, typically around 97,000 miles). It is 13th of 15 Fusion model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2018 Ford Fusion problems
Engine
273 complaints · 62%Half of these problems showed up before 97,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. The engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the message "coolant hot" was displayed. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and notice that there was no coolant in the reservoir. The contact added coolant into the reservoir, but the coolant leaked out. The vehicle was towed…
Transmission
106 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 81,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into drive(d), the gear shifter remained seized in park(p). There was no warning light illuminated. The warning message "system default" was displayed. The contact sought towing assistance. The towing agent went…
I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden a wrench sensor popped up along with the airbag sensor and the car starting de-accelerating and shaking and I had to pull over. I went to a mechanic and they said that the throttle body was dirty so they cleaned it and they cleared the code but it recently happened two…
Other or unspecified
47 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
At a rent-a-car facility in absecon, nj, customer returned the vehicle complaining that the vehicle would not stay locked. Car was parked, no doors were ajar (rental agent made sure of it), locked vehicle, and tried the handles. Found after one or two pumps on any handle the vehicle would unlock itself. Even tried to…
When the temperature outside goes over 70 degrees, there's creaking noises underneath, sometimes very loud when turning, even when parked, moving the steering wheel left or right it makes the noise. Looking online, there are several complaints that report the same problem, my car has only 72k miles and it feels like…
Fuel system
30 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: kinetic, storage.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure persisted. The contacted stated that the failure persisted, and the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the evap valve failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Electrical
26 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 40,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition.
At a rent-a-car facility in absecon, nj, customer returned the vehicle complaining that the vehicle would not stay locked. Car was parked, no doors were ajar (rental agent made sure of it), locked vehicle, and tried the handles. Found after one or two pumps on any handle the vehicle would unlock itself. Even tried to…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration and then stalled with the transmission warning light illuminated. The doors were unable to open after the failure. Aaa inspected the battery and informed the contact that the…
Steering
19 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
When the temperature outside goes over 70 degrees, there's creaking noises underneath, sometimes very loud when turning, even when parked, moving the steering wheel left or right it makes the noise. Looking online, there are several complaints that report the same problem, my car has only 72k miles and it feels like…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle while depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure…
Wheels and tires
11 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Recently brought vehicle in for oil change and tire rotation to farney Ford in selma, ca dealership and was told that the lug nuts expanded and cannot be removed. Therefore I would have to pay to have 5 lug nuts replaced on all 4 factory installed tires in order to get a tire rotation. The vehicle has gone in for…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated during a routine oil change and tire rotation, the contact was informed that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be cut off to be removed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Backup camera
8 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensing system, camera system, warnings.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while reversing, the back-over prevention camera went blank. The contact shifted into the drive and the screen started rebooting independently. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the instrument panel started flashing with the…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving the infotainment touch screen went black with no warning. The contact stated that the rearview camera and hands-free feature were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was diagnosed with a failed accessory protocol…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Ford Fusion recalls
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 27, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s12.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18s08.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 lincoln mkz and ford fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Front brake jounce hose failures
Summary
On august 8, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 50 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging front brake jounce hose ruptures on model year (my) 2013-2018 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles. A ruptured front brake hose results in a brake fluid leak. As a result, the driver may experience an increase in pedal travel and a reduction in the rate of deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. It should be noted that the subject vehicles identified fell outside the scope of NHTSA safety recall 20v-469, which addressed front brake hoses rupturing on certain my 2015-2018 ford edge and 2016-2018 lincoln mkx vehicles. The result causes a brake fl
Questions about the 2018 Ford Fusion
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Fusion?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (273 complaints, typically around 97,000 miles); transmission (106 complaints, typically around 81,500 miles); other or unspecified (47 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Fusion have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 10, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Ford Fusion?
- It is 13th of 15 Fusion model years by number of complaints, with 442 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.