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3FA6P0HD5JR••••••2018 Ford FUSION
This build draws 5.3× more complaints than the average 2018 Ford FUSION build (30 vs 6).
30on this build
417on the model
73builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 16Engine And Engine Cooling 7Fuel/propulsion System 3Power Train 3
What owners of this build wrote
Seat BeltscrashMar 2025
The contact owned a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the front driver side seat belt did not buckle appropriately, another vehicle driving at an unknown speed moved to the left lane, then the other vehicle changed lanes again moving in front of…
EngineMay 2026
I own a 2018 Ford Fusion EcoBoost. I purchase it in 2021 with 11K miles on it. Today it has 34K miles and the engine block developed a crack. Through my research and my Ford dealer, I've discovered this issue is a known issue with the 1.5 and 2.5 litre engines in the Fusion. …
SteeringMay 2025
I was driving as normal I went to make a turn and out of nowhere my car would not turn and almost got smashed on the side of the car would not have swerved out of the way. There was no warning signs lights symptoms or anything one minute it was normal the next was what could…
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and…
Power TrainApr 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the temperature gauge displayed that the engine was overheating. The transmission warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FA6P0HD5JR148262 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.