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2018 Ford Fusion
Common Problems

Ranked from 193 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Overheating

    105complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine overheats due to coolant leakage or failure of cooling system leading to engine damage.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Coolant Intrusion into Engine

    62complaints
    High severityEngine

    Coolant leaks into the engine causing overheating, misfires, and engine failure.

  3. 3

    Engine Block Defect

    59complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine block defects leading to coolant intrusion, misfires, and engine failure.

  4. 4

    Check Engine Light and Wrench Symbol Displayed

    36complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The check engine warning light and the wrench symbol appear simultaneously, indicating a power train fault.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Transmission Failure to Shift Properly

    22complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission can fail to shift into the correct gear, causing the vehicle to stall or not move as intended.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Steering Wheel Loose and Unstable

    14complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel becomes loose and unstable, posing a risk of loss of control during driving.

    Related recall: 18V167000

  7. 7

    Steering Malfunction Causing Loss of Control

    3complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering fails suddenly, causing the steering wheel to seize and requiring excessive force to turn, posing a safety risk.

    Related recall: 18V167000

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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