2018 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Engine (205), Power Train (106), Engine And Engine Cooling (88).
Key takeaways
- 442 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 | 205 | 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 | 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%.
| 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 2026-10-05
My 2018 Ford Fusion suffered a sudden and complete engine failure caused by internal coolant intrusion — coolant leaking into the cylinders and destroying the engine. Pep Boys diagnosed that the failure developed internally over time and could not have been avoided by the owner. This is a known Ford factory defect in t...
Engine - filed 2026-09-30
Capital Ford of Wilmington diagnosed my vehicle with coolant intrusion into cylinder 2, accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes P0302 and P0316, after check engine light came on. I have been advised that the vehicle requires a complete engine replacement, with an estimated cost of $13,180.89. The vehicle has experienc...
Engine - filed 2026-09-25
My 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium FWD (VIN: [XXX]) suffered a catastrophic engine failure while driving, causing sudden vehicle overheating, severe engine misfires, and a dangerous loss of power on the roadway.A certified Ford dealership inspection (Invoice #XXX) confirmed that the vehicle has a textbook manufacturing flaw ...
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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.