- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- The risk
- A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Ford Fusion Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Ford Fusion have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2023 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Fusion year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Ford Fusion recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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No complaints about the 2018 Ford Fusion yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford Fusion: every year compared
All Fusion years2018 Ford Fusion vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Fusion | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2018 Honda Accord | 1,903 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | 757 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Hyundai Sonata | 375 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Kia Optima | 235 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Nissan Altima | 226 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Subaru Legacy | 118 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid | 116 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Mazda MAZDA6 | 60 | 2 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Ford Fusion
Does the 2018 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Ford Fusion: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (March 2023); steering wheel / handle bar (March 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Ford Fusion had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Ford Fusion a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 82 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Fusion year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2018 Ford Fusion has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data