2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 15%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 15% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,300 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving home from work through a residential district and was slowing to make turns, I experienced a horrible screeching noise that was coming from what sounded like the front driver side wheel area. It sounded like the screeching of metal on metal. I found a safe location and pulled off the road in a residential neighborhood. The issue occurred again while tow truck operator was driving the vehicle on the back of his flatbed and again appeared to correlate to use of the brake while driving it up the inclined flat-bed.”
NHTSA complaint #11085082, filed 2018-04, 2,252 miles“I was able to replicate the first issue once, second issue happens more frequently: Braking system not grabbing on as hard as they should and abs did not activate. car also seems to lunge forward sometimes when slowing down, most noticeable when preparing to turn. Took the car to get inspected at a Ford Dealership, they claim to no be able to replicate the issue. I've also opened up a case with Ford Motor Co.”
NHTSA complaint #11426179, filed 2021-07“I am reporting a serious safety issue with my 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE that affects the braking system and related electronics: 1.The ABS stopped functioning previously. 2.Recently, the car displayed a “Brake Malfunction” warning for the first time, which appears when making sharp turns. 3.The TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) stopped working some time ago. These issues are extremely dangerous. The electronic brake booster and ABS module are critical for safe braking, especially in emergency situations. …”
NHTSA complaint #11682612, filed 2025-08“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact engaged the electric parking brake and the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle and determined that the brake line on the output of the ABS pump had failed. The contact stated that the front driver's side brake hose had previously ruptured and was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11580097, filed 2024-03, 160,300 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, there was a grinding sound coming from the front brake pads. After shifting into drive, the message Emergency Brake Failure, Vehicle Shutting Off was displayed and the vehicle turned off. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11558984, filed 2023-12, 180,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 15% |
| 2017 | 8 | 11% |
| 2016 | 4 | 7% |
| 2015 | 10 | 22% |
| 2014 | 11 | 17% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 17 | 18% |
| 2011 | 24 | 18% |
| 2010 | 98 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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