2018 Ford Fusion power train problems
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Ford Fusion — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Got home and vehicle would not go into park. I can get it to drive but its only low range. Upon having it inspected, it was discovered the shift cable bushing at the transmission lever was missing.”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“There is a recall for the transmission cable bushings for years 2013-2106. The recall came out in 2022. This same bushing is used in the 2018 ford fusion model that was not fixed. The bushing on my vehicle which is a 2018 complete failed while I was driving and left me immobile until I searched for…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen…
SSM 52314 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2024
Power Train problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 67 | 37% |
| 2019 Fusion | 68 | 22% |
| 2017 Fusion | 310 | 28% |
| 2016 Fusion | 310 | 19% |
| 2015 Fusion | 143 | 14% |
| 2014 Fusion | 235 | 18% |
| 2013 Fusion | 280 | 16% |
| 2012 Fusion | 158 | 6% |
| 2011 Fusion | 268 | 10% |
| 2010 Fusion | 894 | 17% |
| 2009 Fusion | 20 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 47 | 3% |
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.