Model year
2018 Ford Fusion
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 442 complaints for the 2018 Ford Fusion (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 66 complaints under FUSION ENERGI and FUSION HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (205), POWER TRAIN (104), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (85). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–42 mpg combined and 35 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,600–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 730 complaints
- 2007 1,064 complaints
- 2008 1,353 complaints
- 2009 1,023 complaints
- 2010 5,130 complaints
- 2011 2,794 complaints
- 2012 2,517 complaints
- 2013 1,792 complaints
- 2014 1,333 complaints
- 2015 997 complaints
- 2016 1,646 complaints
- 2017 1,115 complaints
- 2018 442 complaints
- 2019 316 complaints
- 2020 184 complaints
Recalls
23V162000 · Mar 10, 2023
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.
18V167000 · Mar 12, 2018
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 the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Complaints
442 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 1, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| FUSION ENERGI | 0 | 7 |
| FUSION HYBRID | 0 | 59 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ22004 | Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Aug 8, 2022 | Mar 24, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | NHTSA photo |
| Energi 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.109 | — |
| Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion FWD · 1.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Fusion FWD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Fusion FWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Fusion AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Fusion Hybrid FWD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 43 | 41 | 42 | — | — | $1,600 |
| Fusion AWD · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 43 | 41 | 42 | 35.0 | 610 | $1,600 |
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