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 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 10136603Feb 19, 2018Some 2017-2018 Energi and Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a fuel door opening delay longer than 15 sec or unable to open condition without refueling system or fuel door related DTCs…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 7% |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 | 30 | 7% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 92 | 6% |
| 2015 | 67 | 7% |
| 2014 | 82 | 6% |
| 2013 | 141 | 8% |
| 2012 | 65 | 3% |
| 2011 | 236 | 8% |
| 2010 | 705 | 14% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Fusion
206 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
107 complaintsEngine cooling
88 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle 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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