2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 7% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles.
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.
“June 15, 2020: I started the car and immediately, a mil light came on and the combustion engine idle was rough (RPM going up and down). Within about 30 seconds, a message saying stop safely now popped on the dash and within a few seconds, the engine stopped. I turned the car off and back on, but it did the same thing (stop safely now and engine stopping). The car was still in my driveway. Had the car towed to dealer, and after 8 days, the car was repaired (new map sensor) 6/23/2020: drove home from dealer (10 mi) 6/24/2020: started car and drove to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11330571, filed 2020-06, 44,665 miles“Precursor 1: car had three short trips with brief breaks. And about 1 min in off/park before problems occurred. Precursor 2: engine did not fully start and vehicle gear dial wouldn't move out of park. Received a mesage about the brake. Thought this was caused by not depressing the brake pedal enough. Turned off engine, firmly pressed brake pedal and turned on engine, same problem. Tried a 3rd time, same problem. On, maybe 4th attempt the major problem occurred (vehicle engine not turning off). The not starting - brake connection problem had occurred in aug 2019 and feb 2020. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366779, filed 2020-10, 34,000 miles“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -Engine/Coolant System How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -Coolant is being drained by engine. Subsequently, the coolant is going in to the engine, causing overheating, and potentially, a fire. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? -Yes, I have the repair estimate. There is a class-action lawsuit in California over this issue Case No. …”
NHTSA complaint #11536863, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 10211709May 2, 2022Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX, 2016-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV)…
- 10202708Oct 13, 2021Some 2015-2020 Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area. This may be more noticeable at idle…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 13% |
| 2019 | 8 | 23% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 7 | 10% |
| 2016 | 15 | 27% |
| 2015 | 5 | 11% |
| 2014 | 7 | 11% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 8 | 8% |
| 2011 | 12 | 9% |
| 2010 | 46 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsWheels
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology