2018 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 439 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Engine (202), Power Train (106), Engine And Engine Cooling (88).
Key takeaways
- 439 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 202 | 46% |
| Power Train | 106 | 24% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 88 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 47 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 | 5% |
| Steering | 19 | 4% |
| Wheels | 11 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 8 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 1% |
| Gasoline | 6 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-20
My engine coolant keeps on overheating, I’ve tried changing the antifreeze tank out for a brand new one and it helped the issue for a while but I have to relieve the pressure myself which is a hazard. I’ve had to change the coolant in the tank more than 5 times and it just seems like it’s leaking somewhere other than g...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-09
Got home and vehicle would not go into park. I can get it to drive but its only low range. Upon having it inspected, it was discovered the shift cable bushing at the transmission lever was missing.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-02
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times, and the contact was informed that the engine was consuming antifreeze. The ignit...
Diagnose it yourself
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
More for the 2018 Ford Fusion
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.