Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Fusion has 2 recalls, 415 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
415
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 19, 2026
18V167000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing ...
23V162000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | When I put my car in drive it locked up on me & kept reversing all the way back to park the car woul... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | STEERING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH on t... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Unable to shift gears in vehicle and had a Flashing P displayed along with and Shift Sys Fault Park... |
| Apr 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion in cylinder 1. Confirmed by Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights, MI. Known design ... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Coolant Intrusion after the 19B37 customer service program has been completed back in July 23rd 2020... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Transmission is now not shifting out of park and this is after having issues with the engine allowin... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | ENGINE | I was driving the vehicle on the freeway when the check engine light appeared and after a few second... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | ENGINE | I am a subsequent owner of this vehicle and it was sold to me with the known issue of coolant intrus... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2018 Ford Fusion SE 1.5L EcoBoost, just purchased the car 10 days ago and I already have antifreeze ... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | - There is a crack in the engine block; coolant is leaking into cylinder 3. I am having the car take... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine has coolant intrusion. It is available upon inspection. Safety at risk due to side effect... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Leading coolant due to coolant infusion in the block of engine. |
| Mar 4, 2026 | ENGINE | Mechanical. Coolant Intrusion on my 2018 Ford Fusion SE 1.5L ecobuster |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ENGINE | My car started rumbling and flashing the check engine light. I took it to the mechanic the next day,... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ENGINE | While operating my 2018 Ford Fusion, the vehicle began experiencing internal coolant loss resulting ... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | CVT transmission completely failed at 150k miles and is not covered by Ford |
| Dec 8, 2025 | STEERING | The steering wheel is coming loose and is making it hard to drive. The car is becoming seriously dan... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | My Engine is on my car will not go over 25 miles and if it does it shakes and I place the car in par... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Shift actuator wouldn’t go into gear I was stranded a few times had to be towed twice. I’ve found a ... |