2018 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2018 Ford Fusion, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (29% of reports).
- 205engine complaints
- 90,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $10,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 55%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Coolant intrusion: mentioned in 60 of 205 complaints (29%)
- White smoke: mentioned in 21 of 205 complaints (10%)
- Satisfaction program: mentioned in 15 of 205 complaints (7%)
- Engine overheating: mentioned in 14 of 205 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2018 Ford Fusion at $10,050, and half of them between $8,700 and $12,200.
Based on 16 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2022–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 205 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford Fusion engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 52 | 28% | 79,000 |
| 2019 Fusion | 153 | 48% | 78,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 205 | 46% | 90,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 395 | 36% | 76,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 443 | 27% | 78,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 272 | 27% | 79,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 204 | 15% | 76,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 386 | 22% | 83,005 |
| 2012 Fusion | 111 | 4% | 52,389 |
| 2011 Fusion | 276 | 10% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 700 | 14% | 56,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 30 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 39 | 3% | 89,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 56 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 47 | 6% | 98,375 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2018 Ford Fusion. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2018 Ford Fusion suffered a sudden and complete engine failure caused by internal coolant intrusion â coolant leaking into the cylinders and destroying the engine. Pep Boys diagnosed that the failure developed internally over time and could not have been avoided by the owner. This is a known…
Capital Ford of Wilmington diagnosed my vehicle with coolant intrusion into cylinder 2, accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes P0302 and P0316, after check engine light came on. I have been advised that the vehicle requires a complete engine replacement, with an estimated cost of $13,180.89. The…
My 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium FWD (VIN: [XXX]) suffered a catastrophic engine failure while driving, causing sudden vehicle overheating, severe engine misfires, and a dangerous loss of power on the roadway.A certified Ford dealership inspection (Invoice #XXX) confirmed that the vehicle has a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Ford Fusions have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 205 owner complaints about engine for the 2018 Ford Fusion (46% of the 442 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ford Fusion engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2018 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $10,050 (half paid between $8,700 and $12,200), from 16 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2018 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 60 of 205 complaints, followed by “white smoke” (21).
Other 2018 Ford Fusion problems
See all 2018 Ford Fusion problems or engine problems across all Fusion years.