2018 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 427 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ford Fusion overview page.
What owners report
“When I stop to get fuel/gas for my car, I am unable to turn the ignition off because if I do, the car will not…”NHTSA complaint 11500270 — filed 01/05/2023
“Son was driving 20 mph and Vehicle acted like it shut off, door chime started dinging, steering and brakes locked up and my son crashed…”NHTSA complaint 11481070 — filed 08/24/2022
“My car shuts down for some reason while Iâm driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does…”NHTSA complaint 11478998 — filed 08/12/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Ford Fusion have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Fusion: 23 of 427 complaints on file (5.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Ford Fusion have in total?
427 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
