2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a serious safety issue with my 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE that affects the braking system and related electronics: 1.The ABS stopped functioning previously. 2.Recently, the car displayed a “Brake Malfunction” warning for the first time, which appears when making sharp turns. 3.The…”
filed Aug 23, 2025
“Driving down the road and suddenly all the lights came on and lost power steering there was no warning. Nothing. It stopped working. I then see something today in regards to this being an issue and when I contact ford about it was nothing we can do. Ford did not make this very public and I bet if…”
filed Feb 13, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass…
SSM 51838 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 2, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Fusion Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 20% |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 13 | 19% |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 15% |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 9 | 20% |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 10 | 15% |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 20 | 16% |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 12 | 13% |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 11 | 8% |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 29 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.