2018 Ford Fusion: recalls and problems
2 recalls and 506 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
My 2018 ford fusion titanium fwd (vin: [xxx]) suffered a catastrophic engine failure while driving, causing sudden vehicle overheating, severe engine misfires, and a dangerous loss of power on the roadway.a certified ford dealership inspection (invoice #xxx) confirmed that the vehicle has a textbook manufacturing flaw known as ecoboost coolant intrusion. a pressure test showed an immediate 5 psi drop within 10 minute
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 the coolant in the tank more than 5 times and it just seems like it’s leaking somewhere other than going into the engine to cool it. when i go out roundabouts off a highway the engine overheats and ma
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 mechanic several times, and the contact was informed that the engine was consuming antifreeze. the ignition coils and spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. the mechanic associated the
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ||||
| 2018 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FUSION, FUSION HEV, FUSION ENERGI. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.