2018 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 445 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Engine (206), Power Train (108), Engine And Engine Cooling (88).
Key takeaways
- 445 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 | 206 | 46% |
| Power Train | 108 | 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 | 2% |
| 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%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-05
My 2018 Ford Fusion automatically shifts back into Park and displays the "Shift Sys Fault" error message, the primary culprit is a broken transmission shift cable bushing, which I had replaced, however the "Shift Sys Fault" is continuing to be activated.
Engine - filed 2026-10-26
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the engine made a bubbling sound after turning off the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an engine mis...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-24
My daughter was driving getting on the highway, went to accelerate and the car would no longer accelerate. AAMCO stated the internal pressure pump is failing and the transmission is losing pressure.
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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.