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Ford Fusion EnergiModel year report

2018 Ford Fusion Energi Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
14,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
42 mpgcombined (gas only), 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid FWD · 43 city / 41 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and engine (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 64 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 23 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The infotainment screen system and the dash console dials all went completely dark. The vehicle immediately shut down with no power in the middle of the road. The vehicle would not start up again. How can a vehicle be driving down the road and suddenly and without warning go dark and shut down and cannot be start up again? Multiple cars (much older cars) had to swerve around my brand new 2018 Ford Fusion Energi plug in. …”

NHTSA complaint #11218700, filed 2019-06, 12,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The car suddenly stopped accelerating while turning left into an intersection from a stoplight, heading towards to a freeway on-ramp; there was a grinding sound. I was able to move to the curb lane before anyone hit me or others behind me. The car would not go into any gears and kept rolling even when in Park. I had to put the Parking Brake on to keep it from moving back into traffic. Thanks to the kindness of strangers, I was able to get the car pushed to a safe location for a tow truck to pick up the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11769835, filed 2026-10

Engine: “I pulled up to the garage door stopping to press the remote button to open the door (as I do every day). Suddenly the car lurched forward in the building damaging the door post and the front of the car. When I saw the building coming closer I had slammed the brake as hard as I could.”

NHTSA complaint #11081229, filed 2018-03, 1,231 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 17,000 miles.

25%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 14,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20182019202520263
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Fusion Energi · sedan FWDnot rated———4 · 10.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2018 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking optional.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Ford Fusion Energi version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid FWD2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybridCVT434142 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 64 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 64 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Fusion Energi

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20204332,5000—4234 · FewerRising
201912236,0001—4265 · MoreRising
2018714,5000—42—Not enough data
20171917,5000—42—Rising
20162623,000053855 · TypicalRising
20152347,0001538—Stable
20143440,512053850 · TypicalFalling
20133948,268053838 · TypicalRising

All Ford Fusion Energi model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi (Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 42 mpg combined, 43 city and 41 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,500 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 17,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.