How common are fuel system complaints for the 2018 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA logged 30 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Fusion, which is about 7% of the 439 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Fusion fuel system?

The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system complaint category on the 2018 Fusion.

At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up on the 2018 Fusion?

The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 73,000 miles.

Are the 2018 Fusion's fuel system complaints worse than other years?

The 7% share for 2018 is similar to several other model years, such as 2015 (7%) and 2020 (7%), and lower than 2010's 14% share.

Did fuel system issues cause crashes or fires in the 2018 Fusion?

NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

2018 Ford Fusion Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 30 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Ford Fusion, about 7% of its 439 total complaints for the year. No fuel system recall is tied to this component. Median failure mileage among reported cases sits at 73,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 30; 7% of 439
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 73,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or dies while driving, sometimes on the highway, with a fuel or emissions related code stored.
Difficulty restarting immediately after fueling, accompanied by a jerking motion and a wailing noise before shutdown.
Capless fuel filler neck freezes shut in cold weather, preventing the gas pump nozzle from being inserted.
EVAP valve failure triggers the check engine light without other obvious symptoms.
Owners report the vehicle hesitating or stalling on acceleration along with an intermittent powertrain warning light after refueling.

When 2018 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 11, 2019, latest Jun 13, 2026.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2019 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2024 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2018 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Fusion model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200615 (2%)
200718 (2%)
200811 (1%)
200912 (1%)
2010705 (14%)
2011237 (9%)
201265 (3%)
2013141 (8%)
201482 (6%)
201567 (7%)
201692 (6%)
201737 (3%)
201830 (7%)
201917 (5%)
202012 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2018 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA logged 30 fuel system complaints for the 2018 Fusion, which is about 7% of the 439 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Fusion fuel system?: The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system complaint category on the 2018 Fusion.
At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up on the 2018 Fusion?: The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 73,000 miles.
Are the 2018 Fusion's fuel system complaints worse than other years?: The 7% share for 2018 is similar to several other model years, such as 2015 (7%) and 2020 (7%), and lower than 2010's 14% share.
Did fuel system issues cause crashes or fires in the 2018 Fusion?: NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.