2018 Ford Fusion electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Ford Fusion — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The electric power steering went out and locked my steering cannot figure out why and traction control light on and service light”
filed Jul 3, 2026
“My vehicle has been throwing codes that the shifter cable is misaligned or misadjusted for a long time now. The dash flashes between neutral and drive while im driving. It says shift system fault all the time. I have to shut the car off and turn it back on to get it to work. I stalled out on a hill…”
filed Mar 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display…
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SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 2025In 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 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 37 | 21% |
| 2019 Fusion | 35 | 11% |
| 2017 Fusion | 124 | 11% |
| 2016 Fusion | 145 | 9% |
| 2015 Fusion | 101 | 10% |
| 2014 Fusion | 157 | 12% |
| 2013 Fusion | 160 | 9% |
| 2012 Fusion | 162 | 6% |
| 2011 Fusion | 201 | 7% |
| 2010 Fusion | 324 | 6% |
| 2009 Fusion | 23 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 28 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford Fusion
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.