general problems of the 2018 Ford Fusion

Seven problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2018 Ford Fusion. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Ford Fusion based on all problems reported for the 2018 Fusion.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2025

Accident caused by brakes slipping and failing to stop even when pushed all the way down to the floor. Air bags failed to deploy. Resulting in a total loss estimate after accident.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2024

I went to head on to a light pole and my passenger side airbags did not deploy.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2023

The contact owned a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, she was rear-ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was later treated for various bruising in an area hospital, as well as receiving a CT scan and an x-ray of her left ankle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic; instead, it was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2020

I was hit by a Toyota highlander on hwy 12 CA while waiting for the light to turn green. The trucks appox. Speed 40 to 50 miles an hour,sprain neck,lower back sever pain reptured breast implant knocked front tooth implant out . . Air bags did not come out car is totalled. I was at a dead stop. I was on hwy there was a sheriff right behind the guy who hit me he was on cell phone. My passenger pulled rear out enough to get it to my house so it was not towed. I went to emergence after I got home.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/14/2020

I was driving on the freeway and got into a car accident, I was going 60mph and was only able to slow down to 40mph. My airbags didn't even go off with such a big impact and rear ending someone, and my seatbelt didn't lock until after I flew forward hitting the steering wheel.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2018

2009 Ford. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for rental while waiting for takata airbag safety recall to be repaired on vehicle.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2016

Takata airbag. Received notice of airbag recall over two years ago (July 2016). Still to remedy. We want to use the vehicle for vacation travel but are worried about the safety of the person in the passenger seat.


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