2018 Ford Fusion Energi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fusion Energi years
- Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi. That ranks 8th out of 9 Fusion Energi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 57%), typically at around 17,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Ford Fusion Energi problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 57% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 1,231 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Ford Fusion Energi recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The car suddenly stopped accelerating while turning left into an intersection from a stoplight, heading towards to a freeway on-ramp; there was a grinding sound. I was able to move to the curb lane before anyone hit me or others behind me. The car would not go into any gears and kept rolling even…
Ford Fusion energi battery failure. Dealership wouldn't inspect the battery and kept replacing the battery control module. The replacement part kept failing under warranty and then the dealership quoted me $20,000 for the hybrid battery. They have replaced the BCM twice and error code P0dc9 keeps…
I routinely have plugged in my PHEV, enjoying the quiet electric ride. I could complete a day's commute with the electric charge. However, the battery capacity was significantly reduced at about 50K miles. At about 73K miles, within a couple miles of starting to drive, the car would decelerate and…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the hold voltage battery had decreased to 13â15 miles on a full charge when previously averaging 22â23 miles. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction…
While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle lost power. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The infotainment screen system and the dash console dials all went completely dark. The vehicle immediately shut down with no power in the middle of the road. The vehicle would not…
Other Ford Fusion Energi years
← 2017 Fusion Energi · 2019 Fusion Energi →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Energi | 43 | 0 |
| 2019 Fusion Energi | 122 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 Fusion Energi | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 Fusion Energi | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 Fusion Energi | 23 | 1 |
| 2014 Fusion Energi | 34 | 0 |
| 2013 Fusion Energi | 39 | 0 |
| 2012 Fusion Energi | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fusion Energi model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.