2018 Ford Fusion HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3 |
| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 16 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2018 vs. every other Fusion Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fusion Hybrid median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Front Brake Jounce Hose FailuresLed to recall 23V-162
What Fusion Hybrid owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - The transmission has failed twice. The first time it was replaced by a licensed dealer. The second time is current. It is available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the…
The contact's mother owns a 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while his mother was pulling into a parking space, the vehicle abruptly stopped independently. The driver noticed that the vehicle had shifted to park(P) independently, and the gear shifter was stuck in park(P). An unknown…
In Mid-August I was sitting at a stop light about to turn left. I was about the 3rd car in line. The light turned, and the first car turned left, and we inched up the car in front of me was able to turn, and the traffic was clear enough for me to also make the turn. However, in the middle of the…
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