2018 Ford Fusion fuel/propulsion system problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Ford Fusion — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchase this car on XXX Clinton Ford Dealership and engine need replacement Jan 2020 . I at that time did many replacement until the final diagnostic said engine replacement confirm by dealership Ford Dealership Fayetteville NC . The purge valve canister went out in 2022 and was replaced by…”
filed Jun 13, 2026
“Formal Complaint – 2018 Ford Fusion 1.5L EcoBoost – Engine Block Defect Statement of Issue:I am writing to report a premature engine failure on my 2018 Ford Fusion 1.5L. The vehicle is exhibiting all symptoms of the well-documented "coolant intrusion" defect described in Ford Technical Service…”
filed May 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 Fusion | 9 | 3% |
| 2017 Fusion | 34 | 3% |
| 2016 Fusion | 83 | 5% |
| 2015 Fusion | 56 | 6% |
| 2014 Fusion | 71 | 5% |
| 2013 Fusion | 120 | 7% |
| 2012 Fusion | 58 | 2% |
| 2011 Fusion | 176 | 6% |
| 2010 Fusion | 484 | 9% |
| 2009 Fusion | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 Fusion | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford Fusion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.