2018 Ford Fusion Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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
“Car stopped in the middle of parking lot while i was trying to park in moving traffic. I was almost hit by another car. Transmission…”NHTSA complaint 11518175 — filed 04/21/2023
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start soon after refueling. Additionally, while stationary and while driving…”NHTSA complaint 11517416 — filed 04/17/2023
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse(R), she was unable to shift between…”NHTSA complaint 11513994 — filed 03/27/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Ford Fusion have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Fusion: 101 of 427 complaints on file (23.7%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
