Complaints
546
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2
Worst 2018 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1185 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:84,181 mi
#299 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:88,568 mi
Crash-related:1
#383 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:103,962 mi
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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 Problems | 185 | — | — | 84,181 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 99 | 1 | — | 88,568 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 83 | — | — | 103,962 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | 1 | 1 | 40,549 mi | |
| Fuel System | 20 | — | — | 11,148 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | — | — | 50,440 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 64,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 30,825 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Kinetic:Flywheel,Bearings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Coil:High Tension/Spark Plug Wires | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Software | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
185
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,181
Transmission / Drivetrain
99
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,568
Engine & Cooling
83
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,962
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,549
Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,148
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,440
Wheel Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,000
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,500
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,825
Backup Camera
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Kinetic:Flywheel,Bearings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Coil:High Tension/Spark Plug Wires
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Fusion. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2018 Ford Fusion
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,582,712 vehicles.
23V162000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~1,280,726 affectedFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
18V167000Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
~1,301,986 affectedFord 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
2018 Ford Fusion — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Ford Fusion reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Ford Fusion has 546 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 185 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Ford Fusion?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (185 complaints, avg 84,181 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (99 complaints, avg 88,568 mi); Engine & Cooling (83 complaints, avg 103,962 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Ford Fusion?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,323 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Ford Fusion include 10 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,582,712 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Ford Fusion?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Fusion reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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