2018 Ford Fusion recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Fusion. Between them they involve brakes and steering. The most recent was received on March 10, 2023.
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Brakes
Front Brake Hoses May Rupture
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
The risk: A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
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Steering
Steering Wheel may Detach
The defect: 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.
The risk: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Fusion built in 2018. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2018 Ford Fusion owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Ford dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (23V-162, 18V-167).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Ford Fusion model years
- 2020 3
- 2019 3
- 2017 4
- 2016 13
- 2015 13
- 2014 19
- 2013 19
- 2012 5
- 2011 7
- 2010 11
- 2009 6
- 2008 5
- 2007 4
- 2006 4
Common questions
Does the 2018 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 campaigns for the 2018 Ford Fusion: 23V-162 (Front Brake Hoses May Rupture); 18V-167 (Steering Wheel may Detach).
How do I know if my 2018 Ford Fusion has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2018 Ford Fusion?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.