2018 Ford Fusion Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,720miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,720 miles. 1 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.
“Back passenger door unlatches while driving sporadically. Ford previously had a recall on the 2016 model however, they are stating that this does not fall under the recall. My 4 year old son sits in the back seat in his car seat. This is extremely dangerous. My vehicle is at the dealership now and they are filing a claim through my 3rd party warranty company and making me pay for the deductible and I suspect the loaner vehicle. I just purchased the vehicle in march 2020 and I have noticed it when since purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #11337300, filed 2020-07, 40,000 miles“Car was in motion on a city street about 40 MPH going straight and all of a sudden the driver side door became unlatched and partially opened. A noise on the dash sounded and stated the drivers door was ajar, and the lights on the inside of the door turned red. It seemed to be partially latched still since it would not open all the way, but I had to use the inside door handle to open the door and then close it all the way again. I had already traveled about 1 mile from my home when the door partially opened, and there were no dash or warning signs it was open when I left. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076194, filed 2018-03, 1,440 miles“On August 10, 2026, I was driving my 2018 Ford Fusion at approximately 40 mph under normal driving conditions when, without warning, the hood unexpectedly released and flew completely backward into the windshield. The hood had been closed prior to driving and there was no warning before the failure. The hood struck the windshield with significant force, shattering it, immediately blocking my forward visibility, and sending broken glass into the passenger compartment and onto me. Because I suddenly could not see the roadway, I lost control and the vehicle left the road. …”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 50 | 3% |
| 2015 | 32 | 3% |
| 2014 | 74 | 6% |
| 2013 | 164 | 9% |
| 2012 | 99 | 4% |
| 2011 | 61 | 2% |
| 2010 | 87 | 2% |
| 2009 | 42 | 4% |
| 2008 | 82 | 6% |
| 2007 | 73 | 7% |
| 2006 | 74 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Fusion
205 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
107 complaintsEngine cooling
88 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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