Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Ford Fusion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Ford Fusion has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 444 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 3 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V162000 Front Brake Hoses May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V167000 Steering Wheel may Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 206 complaints
- Power Train 107 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 88 complaints
- Unknown or Other 47 complaints
- Electrical System 26 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 22 complaints
Of the 444 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 444 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford Fusion shows an average reliability, primarily due to brake hose issues and potential steering wheel detachment. Abundant 'other' complaints suggest minor diverse problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake hoses | 40,000–65,000 miles | $200–$400 | very common |
| steering components | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| transmission | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid change at 100,000 miles
- Coolant change every 5 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Soft or spongy brakes
- Loose steering feel
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual noises during turns
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Ford Fusion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.