NHTSA's file on the 2018 Ford Fusion holds 439 complaints after 9 years, a rate of 8 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 9 Fusion years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings and Steering wheel.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (202 of 439), then Powertrain (106) and Engine and engine cooling (88). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 90,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 68,750 and 114,863 miles. Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 5 that report an injury.
The 2017 Fusion has 1,109 complaints, 51 per year, and the 2019 has 377 complaints, 13 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2018 Ford Fusion. How we count. Data as of .
NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.
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Of the 188 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 90,000 miles. The middle half fall between 68,750 and 114,863 miles.
"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…"
"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."
"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…"
"We have coolant intrusion in cylinder 2 of our engine. This can cause highway failure of engine cuts out, car runs rough and it can become a fire hazard. We paid for a diagnostics through a ford dealer. Who we uses all…"
"my 2018 ford fusion has catastrophic engine failure. Engine stuttering and misfires with check engine light. Low coolant levels with no visible puddles under the car. Engine overheating, could possibly catch fire. Car…"
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2018 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2018 Ford Fusion Energi 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
| 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion all-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG | $2800 |
| Fusion all-wheel drive | 2.7L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG | $3250 |
| Fusion Energi Plug-in hybrid | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 43 | 41 | 42 MPG / 610 mi range | $1550 |
| Fusion front-wheel drive | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG | $2400 |
| Fusion front-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
| Fusion front-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 21 | 32 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
| Fusion hybrid front-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 43 | 41 | 42 MPG | $1550 |
2013-2014 Fusion sedans built with the 1.6L EcoBoost engine (Hermosillo plant, February 2012-June 2014) were part of a 2017 Ford safety recall (NHTSA campaign 17V-209, Ford reference 17S09) after the automaker found that coolant loss well below the minimum level in the coolant (de-gas) bottle at the time of a cool or cold start could let the cylinder head crack, producing a pressurized oil leak and, in 29 reported cases across the affected model lines in the US and Canada, an under-hood fire. The same recall covered the 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, and 2013-2015 Transit Connect with the same engine. Ford's remedy added a coolant-level sensor with supporting hardware and software at no charge; no injuries were reported. Only the 1.6L GTDI engine is covered.
NHTSA's file on the 2018 Ford Fusion holds 439 complaints after 9 years, a rate of 8 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 9 Fusion years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Hoses and fittings and Steering wheel.
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (202 of 439), then Powertrain (106) and Engine and engine cooling (88). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 90,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 68,750 and 114,863 miles. Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 5 that report an injury.
The 2017 Fusion has 1,109 complaints, 51 per year, and the 2019 has 377 complaints, 13 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.
The 2018 Ford Fusion has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.
Owners have filed 439 complaints about the 2018 Ford Fusion with NHTSA.
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Ford Fusion is 29.1 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
1st gen: 5W-20 for all engines (~5.3 qt). 2nd gen: 5W-20 for 1.6L EcoBoost/2.5L and 5W-30 for 2.0L EcoBoost (~5.7 qt common fill).
Certain 2011-2012 Fusion sedans are covered by Ford's EPAS recall 15V-340 (15S16): electric power-assist steering may fail; dealers update software or replace the EPS as directed.
2nd generation (2013-2020). 2006-2012 are 1st generation in this catalog.
