Worst 2018 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 185 | — | — | 84,181 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 99 | 1 | — | 88,568 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 83 | — | — | 103,962 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 46 | — | — | 44,612 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 1 | 1 | 40,549 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 20 | — | — | 11,148 mi | |
| STEERING | 17 | — | — | 50,440 mi | |
| WHEELS | 9 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 3 | — | 64,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | 30,825 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 | — | — | 75,750 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 1 | — | 114,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 3 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | 22,078 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:FLYWHEEL,BEARINGS | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 91,368 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 20,720 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:HIGH TENSION/SPARK PLUG WIRES | 1 | — | — | 119,107 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Ford Fusion
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,863,438 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
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.
Other Ford Fusion Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Fusion reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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