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Fuel systemPart report

2018 Ford Fusion Fuel system Problems

Complaints
30about this part
Share
7%of 444 total for the year
Median mileage
73,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Ford Fusion, 7% of the 444 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Check engine light, lots of white smoke out of tailpipe and dark black spark plugs at 15,000 miles! Dealer said I got bad gas or vandalism therefore no warranty coverage. I had to pay a local mechanic to replace spark plugs, pump out and replace fuel. Two weeks later I receive a Ford letter stating coolant can leak into the cylinder bores causing exactly happened to my vehicle. Now I have to seek reimbursement.”

NHTSA complaint #11301127, filed 2020-01, 15,895 miles

“Coolant intrusion, coolant and oil is mixing causing my car to run hot. Engine light keeps coming on, repairs to multiple pumps replaced, water pump replaced, spark plugs replaced, radiator replaced, thermostat replaced. Ford dealership tried replacing all the above vehicle is still running hot. Now claiming I need a new engine.”

NHTSA complaint #11675774, filed 2025-07

“My car has stalled out coming up to a stop sign. It makes a sound coming from gas tank. I can not turn it off while pumping gas because it will not start after pumping gas. It is the purge value according to my mechanic. I know the recall on this issue is on the focus models but the fusion is basically the same car”

NHTSA complaint #11582231, filed 2024-04

“When I stop to get fuel/gas for my car, I am unable to turn the ignition off because if I do, the car will not restart immediately or at all. There is also a jerking motion immediately after fueling and while driving. There is a wailing noise immediately proceeding the car shutting down. The check engine light is on.”

NHTSA complaint #11500270, filed 2023-01

“My car had a bad shifting linkage which I paid for out of pocket. My 2.0 Ecoboost engine is leaking coolant into my oil and makes a very loud concerning ticking noise, along with reduced engine power and sporadic/random loss of brakes. There has been recalls for these issues on most other Ford Fusion models and this one NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. My engine is going to blow any day now and I will be stuck paying for the rest of my car loan for a vehicle I cannot drive. All of the Ecoboost engines should be recalled for poor design.”

NHTSA complaint #11650127, filed 2025-03

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020137%
2019175%
2018307%
2017373%
2016926%
2015677%
2014826%
20131418%
2012653%
20112368%
201070514%
2009121%
2008111%
2007182%
2006152%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Fusion

Engine
206 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
107 complaints
Engine cooling
88 complaints
Other or unknown
48 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Wheels
11 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Fusion

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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