2018 Ford Fusion Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 444 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Ford Fusion, 0% of the 444 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving on PA Turnpike westbound, in the rain, my windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. THANKFULLY, I was in the far left lane and able to pull off to the shoulder safely. Once rain stopped, I was able to take my car to my mechanic. Stated that my cars windshield wiper motors both failed AND melted, causing them to stop working.”
NHTSA complaint #11540907, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 14 | 1% |
| 2016 | 26 | 2% |
| 2015 | 18 | 2% |
| 2014 | 29 | 2% |
| 2013 | 29 | 2% |
| 2012 | 11 | 0% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 25 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 15 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Fusion
206 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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