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2018 Ford Fusion recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Fusion. The most recent was reported on March 10, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: FUSION.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Fusion, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V162000March 10, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
18V167000March 12, 2018Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Systems involved: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V162000Manufacturer no. 23S12

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
March 10, 2023
Owner notification
June 27, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,280,726 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Safety 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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V162000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V167000Manufacturer no. 18S08

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Report received by NHTSA
March 12, 2018
Owner notification
April 30, 2018
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,301,986 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Fusion
July 25, 2013 – March 2, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V167000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 13, 2023.