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Model Year Problem Record

Ford Fusion 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Ford Fusion: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

444Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine294 complaints

294 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train111 complaints

111 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V167000.

Wheels13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V162000.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V167000Reported March 12, 2018 - 1,301,986 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,301,986 vehicles across all affected models.

23V162000Reported March 10, 2023 - 1,280,726 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,280,726 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ22004Opened August 8, 2022 - Closed March 24, 2023

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 23V162000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20171
20186
20195
202012
202120
202240
202398
2024124
202588
202650
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.