The Ford Fusion is a versatile mid-size sedan perfect for your daily commute or a cruise on the open road. With seating for up to five passengers, you can bring the family along on your adventures, too.
The 2018 Ford Fusion is available in 12 trims: S, SE, Hybrid S, Hybrid SE, Titanium, Hybrid Titanium, Energi SE, Energi Titanium, Sport, Platinum, Hybrid Platinum, and Energi Platinum.
Find Yours: Take home your very own 2018 Ford Fusion
What’s New for the 2018 Ford Fusion?
The 2018 Ford Fusion carries over its features from the 2017 model. Last year, the Fusion saw several changes including two new trims and an all-new infotainment system.
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Exterior
You can tell the Ford Fusion apart from any other brand by its chrome grille. Designed with halogen headlamps and LED tail lamps, the Ford Fusion makes a dominating entrance. It also comes with available convenience features across its trims, including a Reverse Sensing System, security approach lamps, and heated side mirrors with memory settings.
The 2018 Ford Fusion is available in 10 exterior colors: White Platinum, Lightning Blue, Oxford White, Burgundy Velvet, Magnetic, Ingot Silver, Ruby Red, White Gold, Shadow Black, and Blue Metallic.
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Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion S
- Body-color front and rear bumpers, Available halogen fog lamps, Single exhaust with bright tip, Integrated blind spot side view mirrors, Intermittent/speed-sensitive windshield wipers, Class-Exclusive Easy Fuel Capless Fuel Filler, Chrome grille, Configurable daytime running lamps, Solar tinted glass, LED tail lamps, Available front license plate bracket, Body-color exterior door handles, Body-color rocker molding, Automatic halogen headlamps with headlamp courtesy delay
Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion SE
-Adds to or replaces features on S-
- LED signature lighting
Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid S
-Adds to or replaces features on SE-
- Same as previous model
Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE
-Adds to or replaces features on Hybrid S-
- Same as previous model
Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium
-Adds to or replaces features on Hybrid SE-
- Power, heated exterior mirrors with memory, turn signal indicator, security approach lamps, and auto-dimming driver’s side; Body-color exterior door handles with chrome accents; LED fog lamps; Rear decklid spoiler; Dual integrated bright exhaust; LED headlamps; Reverse Sensing System
Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium
-Adds to or replaces features on Titanium-
- Single exhaust with bright tip
Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi SE
-Adds to or replaces features on Hybrid Titanium-
- Power, heated mirrors with memory and turn signal indicator
Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium
-Adds to or replaces features on Energi SE-
- Power, heated exterior mirrors with security approach lamps, turn signal indicator, auto-dimming driver’s side, and memory; Rear decklid spoiler; LED fog lamps
Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Sport
-Adds to or replaces features on Energi Titanium-
- Unique high-gloss black mesh upper grille, Quad-tip dual exhaust
Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum
-Adds to or replaces features on Sport-
- Premium sport grille with unique paint; Rain-sensing windshield wipers; Automatic high beams; Body-color exterior dual heated, power mirrors with security approach lamps, turn signal indicator, memory, and auto-dimming driver’s side; Reverse Sensing System; Dual integrated bright exhaust
Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid Platinum
-Adds to or replaces features on Platinum-
- Single exhaust with bright tip
Exterior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum
-Adds to or replaces features on Hybrid Platinum-
- Same as previous model
Performance
You have a couple different powertrain options on the 2018 Ford Fusion. The base trim comes with a 2.5-liter Duratec four-cylinder engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, giving off 175 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. On the SE, you can opt for a 1.5-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with Auto Start-Stop and 181 horsepower or a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder for 240 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. The Fusion Sport comes with the strongest engine: a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 that gives off 325 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque.
All Hybrid and Energi trims come with a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle inline four-cylinder engine and an electric motor, giving off 141 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque.
Efficiency
The 2018 Fusion’s standard four-cylinder engine earns an estimated 21 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. If you’re really looking for an efficient model, you’ll probably want to opt for one of the Hybrid or Energi trims. The hybrid models earn an estimated 43 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway, while the Energi trims earn an outstanding 104 MPGe in the city.
Interior
You can customize the Ford Fusion’s interior to your personal needs. If you’re more of an audio fanatic, consider opting for the Titanium; it comes with a 12-speaker Sony audio system, equipped with HD Radio technology.
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Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion S
- Interior: Manual climate control, Steering wheel with cruise and redundant audio controls, Rotary gear shift dial, Remote decklid release, Cabin particulate air filter, Available leather-wrapped steering wheel, Two 12-volt power points, Available power moonroof and universal garage door opener, Rear window defroster, Front center console with fixed armrest and two cup holders, Available trunk cargo net, Two-way adjustable rear-seat head restraints, Fold-down 60/40-split rear seat back, Seat back map pockets, Dual illuminated visor mirrors, Six-way manual driver’s seat, Four-way adjustable head restraints, Front and rear roof grab handles, Tilt and telescoping steering wheel, First row floor mats, Dome lamp and map lights
- Radio and Technology: Six speakers, SYNC enhanced voice recognition communication and entertainment system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 capability, Available Enhanced Active Park Assist, Available remote start system, 2.3-inch Monochrome screen in instrument cluster with four analog gauges, Message center with trip computer, MyKey, Available Intelligent Access with Remote Start System, Push button start, Hill Start Assist
Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion SE
-Adds to or replaces features on S-
- Interior: Available premium front and rear floor mats, 10-way driver’s seat with power lumbar, Available heated steering wheel, Available 10-way power driver’s seat with two memory settings, Six-way power passenger seat, Available auto-dimming rear view mirror, Available 110-volt power point, Available heated front seats, Compass, Rear center armrest with two cup holders, Available leather-trimmed seating surfaces, Exterior temperature indicator, Available steering wheel with mounted paddle shifters
- Radio and Technology: Available SYNC Connect, Available voice-activated navigation system with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, Available Lane-Keeping System, 4.2-inch driver configurable LCD display in instrument cluster, Available Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert, Available Premium Audio System with 11 speakers, Available SYNC 3, SiriusXM Radio, Six speakers
Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid S
-Adds to or replaces features on SE-
- Interior: Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC), Six-way manual driver’s seat, Four-way manual passenger seat, EcoSelect button, Rear A/C and heat vents
- Radio and Technology: Two 4.2-inch driver configurable LCD display in instrument cluster, Nine speakers, Active Noise Control, SmartGauge with EcoGuide
Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE
-Adds to or replaces features on Hybrid S-
- Interior: Available 110-volt power point, Rear floor mats, Available heated steering wheel, 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar, Available heated front seats, Compass, Rear center armrest with two cup holders, Available 10-way power driver’s seat with two memory settings, Available power moonroof and universal garage door opener, Power door locks, Integrated front door storage, Available leather-wrapped steering wheel, Six-way power passenger seat, Available auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Radio and Technology: Available SYNC Connect, Available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Available SYNC 3, Available Lane-Keeping System, Available voice-activated navigation system with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, Available Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Available Intelligent Access with Remote Start System, Available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection
Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Titanium
-Adds to or replaces features on Hybrid SE-
- Interior: Ambient lighting, Steering wheel with mounted paddle shifters, Available cooled front seats, Sport Seats with leather seating surfaces, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Auto-dimming rear view mirror, 10-way power driver’s seat with two memory settings, Heated front seats, 10-way power passenger seat with memory
- Radio and Technology: Audio System from Sony with 12 speakers and HD Radio technology, Remote start system
Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium
-Adds to or replaces features on Titanium-
- Interior: Active Noise Control, 110-volt power point, EcoSelect button
- Radio and Technology: SmartGauge with EcoGuide
Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi SE
-Adds to or replaces features on Hybrid Titanium-
- Interior: EV mode button, MyFord Mobile, Available heated front seats, Six-way power passenger seat, Leather-trimmed seating surfaces
- Radio and Technology: Premium Audio System with 11 speakers, Intelligent Access with remote start system, SYNC 3
Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium
-Adds to or replaces features on Energi SE-
- Interior: Ambient lighting, Heated front seats, Power moonroof and universal garage door opener, Available cooled front seats, 10-way passenger seat with memory
- Radio and Technology: Audio system from Sony with 12 speakers and HD Radio technology
Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Sport
-Adds to or replaces features on Energi Titanium-
- Interior: Available dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC), Manual climate control, Available rear A/C and heat vents, Available 110-volt power point, Leather-trimmed seating surfaces, Sport Seats with Dark Earth Gray Miko and leather seating surfaces, Premium floor mats with Sport logo on first row, Available power moonroof and universal garage door opener, Available ambient lighting, Steering wheel with mounted paddle shifters, Six-way power passenger seat
- Radio and Technology: Available SYNC Connect, Available Audio System from Sony with 12 speakers and HD Radio technology, Nine speakers, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 capability, 4.2-inch driver configurable LCD display in instrument cluster, Available two 4.2-inch driver configurable LCD display in instrument cluster, Available SYNC 3, SYNC enhanced voice recognition communication and entertainment system
Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Platinum
-Adds to or replaces features on Sport-
- Interior: Premium leather-wrapped door armrests and console armrest, 110-volt power point, Premium leather-wrapped and stitched instrument panel and console rails, Premium leather seating surface, 10-way power passenger seat with memory, Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC), Heated steering wheel, Power moonroof and universal garage door opener, Premium front and rear floor mats, Cooled front seats, Power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory, Rear A/C and heat vents, Premium leather-wrapped steering wheel, Ambient lighting
- Radio and Technology: Voice-activated navigation system with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Lite, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Enhanced Active Park Assist, Lane-Keeping System, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert, Audio system from Sony with 12 speakers and HD Radio technology, SYNC Connect, Two 4.2-inch driver configurable LCD display in instrument cluster, SYNC 3, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection
Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid Platinum
-Adds to or replaces features on Platinum-
- Interior: Active Noise Control, EcoSelect button
- Radio and Technology: SmartGauge with EcoGuide
Interior features available on the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum-
-Adds to or replaces features on Hybrid Platinum-
- MyFord Mobile, EV mode button
Safety
Safety is a top priority behind the wheel, and modern technology makes safety better than ever. The Ford Fusion comes with great active safety features like Brake Assist and a rear view camera to help you monitor your surroundings and prevent an accident from occurring.
Standard Safety Features on the 2018 Ford Fusion
- Brake Assist
- Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Rear view camera
- SOS Post-Crash Alert
- Dual-stage front driver and passenger airbags
- First- and second-row side curtain airbags
- Personal Safety System
- Driver and front passenger knee airbag
- SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
- Front-seat side airbags
- LATCH (lower anchors and tethers for children) system
- Perimeter alarm
- Seat belt pretensioners
- Keyless entry key fob
- Child safety locks on rear doors
- Electric-assist parking brake
- AdvanceTrac with electronic stability control (ESC)
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