2018 Ford Fusion Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Ford Fusion, and owners have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Ford Fusion
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
442 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Ford Fusion have filed 442 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 88,509 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 124 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2018 Ford Fusion suffered a sudden and complete engine failure caused by internal coolant intrusion — coolant leaking into the cylinders and destroying the engine. Pep Boys diagnosed that the failu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Engine
“Capital Ford of Wilmington diagnosed my vehicle with coolant intrusion into cylinder 2, accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes P0302 and P0316, after check engine light came on. I have been advised t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Ford Fusion (Fusion AWD, Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid, Fusion FWD, Fusion Hybrid FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–42 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–43 / 26–41 |
| Fuel | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 1.5/2/2.5/2.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Ford Fusion model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Fusion model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 4 | 730 |
| 2007 Ford Fusion | 4 | 1,064 |
| 2008 Ford Fusion | 5 | 1,353 |
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 6 | 1,022 |
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 11 | 5,130 |
| 2011 Ford Fusion | 7 | 2,787 |
| 2012 Ford Fusion | 5 | 2,516 |
| 2013 Ford Fusion | 19 | 1,791 |
| 2014 Ford Fusion | 19 | 1,330 |
| 2015 Ford Fusion | 13 | 994 |
| 2016 Ford Fusion | 13 | 1,636 |
| 2017 Ford Fusion | 4 | 1,112 |
| 2018 Ford Fusion | 2 | 442 |
| 2019 Ford Fusion | 3 | 315 |
| 2020 Ford Fusion | 3 | 183 |
Checking a specific 2018 Ford Fusion
How do I know if my 2018 Ford Fusion has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Ford Fusion; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V167000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
- Expedition9,359 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.