2018 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

196Engine complaints

45.9%Of all 427 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE196 · 45.9%

POWER TRAIN101 · 23.7%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING83 · 19.4%

Unspecified / other47 · 11%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23 · 5.4%

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

“I purchased my car in September 2018 and I have brought my car in for many service problems within the first year alone. I now…”NHTSA complaint 11521404 — filed 05/10/2023

“Check engine light came on and then the vehicle overheated. The vehicle started to lose power and I had to pull to the side of…”NHTSA complaint 11520798 — filed 05/07/2023

“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing of the accelerator…”NHTSA complaint 11520246 — filed 05/03/2023

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ford Fusion have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Fusion: 196 of 427 complaints on file (45.9%). 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 engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.