2018 Ford Fusion reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Ford Fusion — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 561
- 521 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 193 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 7 injuries · 1 fire
What owners report fails — 2018 Ford Fusion
- ENGINE 193
- POWER TRAIN 101
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 83
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 46
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22
2 recalls on record for the 2018 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 23V162000 · 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the r
- NHTSA 18V167000 · 2018 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Ford Fusion units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Ford Fusion reliable?
NHTSA has 561 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Ford Fusion and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (193 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Ford Fusion units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Fusion?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (193), power train (101), engine and engine cooling (83), unknown or other (46). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Ford Fusion?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.