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Buying a used 2018 Ford Fusion? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 438 owner complaints on file

The 2018 Ford Fusion has 2 recalls in this group: steering wheel detachment and leaking front brake hoses. Both involve specific components whose recall repair records deserve direct verification. The complaint record points to additional areas: of 438 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 201 concern engine, 106 power train, and 88 engine and engine cooling. These are unverified owner reports, not confirmed diagnoses. Engine and transmission service history therefore remains relevant even though those areas differ from the listed recalls.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Request proof of steering wheel recall completion.
3. Verify front brake hose recall completion and inspect for leaks.
4. Ask for engine and transmission diagnostic and repair records.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Ford Fusion

What owners have reported to NHTSA

438 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2020
• All Fusion recalls