“It is exactly what it is, a point A to point B vehicle with a little style and is fairly comfortable to drive. Sport button feels like it's going to break the transmission and the engine idles with uncomfortable vibration when the heat or air conditioning turned on. It's kinda concerning and seems to be a common issue.”
2018 Ford Fusion: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Ford Fusion is a light carryover rather than a redesign. Its clearest equipment change is that alloy wheels became standard on the SE and Plug-In Hybrid SE Luxury trims; otherwise, the gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid ranges remain largely as they were after the 2017 refresh.
About the 2018 Ford Fusion
2nd generation (2013-2020), second year after the 2017 refresh.
The 2018 Fusion is Ford’s style-forward midsize sedan with an unusually wide spread of personalities under one body: simple gas commuter, nicer turbo sedan, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or full V6 sport sedan. Ford markets it as a sleek, tech-friendly four-door with a more polished cabin and more powertrain choice than many rivals. That broad menu of efficiency, comfort and performance is the Fusion’s main differentiator.
The lineup stretches from the simple S and mainstream SE to the leather-lined Titanium and Platinum, with hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions for drivers focused on fuel use or short electric trips. The standout is the Sport, which pairs a twin-turbo V6 with standard AWD and an adaptive suspension, while upper trims bring features such as an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Sony audio, heated seats, and richer leather trim.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The engine lineup carries over, but some 2018 ratings differ. Ford rates the Sport at 380 lb-ft of torque instead of 350, while the 2.0-liter turbo in the SE, Titanium, and Platinum reaches 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft instead of 240 horsepower and 270 lb-ft. The SE's maximum towing rating is 1,000 pounds, compared with 2,000 pounds for 2017. No new engine or drivetrain was introduced.
Styling
Alloy wheels moved from optional to standard equipment on the SE and Plug-In Hybrid SE Luxury trims.
2018 Ford Fusion specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 2.7 Liter | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift / Automatic, eCVT | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift / Automatic, eCVT | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift / Automatic, eCVT | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift / Automatic, eCVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 21–43 mpg | 21–43 mpg | 17 mpg | 21–43 mpg | 21–43 mpg | |||
| MPG Highway | 32–41 mpg | 31–41 mpg | 26 mpg | 31–41 mpg | 31–41 mpg | |||
| Horsepower | 175–188 hp | 175–245 hp | 325 hp | 188–245 hp | 188–245 hp | 188 hp | 188 hp | 188 hp |
| Torque | 129–175 lb-ft | 129–275 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 129–275 lb-ft | 129–275 lb-ft | 129 lb-ft | 129 lb-ft | 129 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | |||
| Trunk/Cargo | 12–16 cu-ft | 12–16 cu-ft | 16 cu-ft | 12–16 cu-ft | 12–16 cu-ft | 8.2 cu-ft | 8.2 cu-ft | 8.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in | 38.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPGe Combined | 97 | 97 | 97 | |||||
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| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||||
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| LCD Instrument Cluster | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2018 Ford Fusion redesigned?
No. The 2018 Ford Fusion is the second model year after the 2017 refresh, so its exterior design, basic structure, engines, and main technology largely carry over.
What is the main difference between the 2018 and 2017 Ford Fusion?
The clearest equipment difference is that alloy wheels became standard on the 2018 SE and Plug-In Hybrid SE Luxury trims. The rest of the lineup received no broad redesign, infotainment overhaul, or structural update.
Did the 2018 Ford Fusion get new engine choices?
No. The gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains carry over, although some output ratings differ from 2017. Most notably, Ford rates the 2018 Sport at 380 lb-ft of torque rather than 350 lb-ft.
Did the 2018 Ford Fusion receive a new standard safety suite?
No. The 2018 Fusion received no lineup-wide safety-suite upgrade. Ford's major move to make its Co-Pilot360 driver-assistance suite standard came with the 2019 Fusion.
Which 2018 Ford Fusion trim is the performance model?
The 2018 Fusion Sport is the performance-focused trim. It has a 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6, standard AWD, an adaptive suspension with pothole detection, quad exhaust outlets, and a black mesh grille.
2018 Ford Fusion Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Ford Fusion.
4.1
2018 Ford Fusion
(489 reviews)
“These cars are awesome with the handling in Michigan's winter with only having front wheel drive. I can't tell you how impressed I am. Didn't slip or slide once. Felt confident that my 17 year old new driver would be safe in her first winter driving.”
“I am a rather large man and it is hard for me to get in the drivers or passengers doors I regret having bought this car for that reason.”