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2018 Ford Fusion FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 | 327 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 32 | 25 | 360 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | 362 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
582 complaints filed by owners for this model year (11 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Ford Fusion FWD?
EPA figures for the 2018 Ford Fusion FWD reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2018 Ford Fusion FWD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Fusion FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2018 Ford Fusion FWD?
Owners have filed 582 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Fusion FWD, most often about: Engine, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Ford Fusion FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2018 Ford Fusion FWD (2018 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.