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2018 Ford Fusion

Plug-in hybridHybridGas
Midsize Cars
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA502
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA42 mpg
20202019201820172016

The 2018 Ford Fusion is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas midsize car with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 42 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 502 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Fusion Energi Plug-in HybridPlug-in hybridFWD2.0L 4-cyl + 68 kW DCPM434142 (57 MPGe blended)21 mi electric352.5 h$1,500
Fusion Hybrid FWDHybridFWD2.0L 4-cyl + 280V Li-Ion434142———$1,500
Fusion FWDGasFWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo233427———$2,300
Fusion FWDGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl213225———$2,500
Fusion FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo213125———$2,500
Fusion AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202923———$2,700
Fusion AWDGasAWD2.7L 6-cyl turbo172620———$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 39408, 39298, 39294, 39295, 39296, 39297, 39299.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

23S12
1,280,726 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.RiskA brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V162000reported Mar 10, 2023Ford Motor Company
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Steering

18S08
1,301,986 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixFord 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V167000reported Mar 12, 2018Ford Motor Company

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings — Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures closed

On August 8, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 50 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging front brake jounce hose ruptures on model year (MY) 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A ruptured front brake hose results in a brake fluid leak. As a result, the driver may experience an increase in pedal travel and a reduction in the rate of deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. It should be noted that the subject vehicles identified fell outside the scope of NHTSA Safety Recall 20V-469, which addressed front brake hoses rupturing on certain MY 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The result causes a brake fl

Opened Aug 8, 2022 · closed Mar 24, 2023 · action RQ22004

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
502complaints filed

18 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 13 injuries · 1 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2017: 1 · 2018: 11 · 2019: 12 · 2020: 18 · 2021: 27 · 2022: 47 · 2023: 107 · 2024: 139 · 2025: 92 · 2026: 48

Most-cited components

Engine202
Power Train121
Engine And Engine Cooling88
Unspecified55
Electrical System40
Fuel/Propulsion System23

What owners describe

“Ford Fusion energi battery failure. Dealership wouldn't inspect the battery and kept replacing the battery control module. The replacement part kept failing under warranty and then the dealership quoted me $20,000 for the hybrid battery. They have replaced the BCM twice and error code P0dc9 keeps appearing. The EV rang…”Jun 7, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“I routinely have plugged in my PHEV, enjoying the quiet electric ride. I could complete a day's commute with the electric charge. However, the battery capacity was significantly reduced at about 50K miles. At about 73K miles, within a couple miles of starting to drive, the car would decelerate and go into 'limp mode', …”Apr 17, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the hold voltage battery had decreased to 13–15 miles on a full charge when previously averaging 22–23 miles. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 24N19. The loc…”Jun 17, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
4 DR FWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆11%

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Other Fusion model years

D

2020 Ford Fusion

3 recalls · 229 complaints

D

2019 Ford Fusion

4 recalls · 467 complaints

D

2017 Ford Fusion

4 recalls · 1,191 complaints

F

2016 Ford Fusion

13 recalls · 1,688 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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