Ford Fusion 2018 Steering Wheel Recall: Risk of Loss of Control
Ford is recalling certain 2018 Fusion vehicles due to a steering wheel detachment risk. Owners must contact Ford for a free bolt replacement to prevent loss of steering control.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2018 Fusion vehicles with a steering wheel bolt that can loosen while driving, potentially causing loss of steering control. This recall is critical because a detached steering wheel could lead to a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224792-ford-fusion-2018-steering-wheel-recall-risk-of-loss-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224792-ford-fusion-2018-steering-wheel-recall-risk-of-loss-of · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V167000
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“Ford Fusion 2018 Steering Wheel Recall: Risk of Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224792-ford-fusion-2018-steering-wheel-recall-risk-of-loss-of. Based on NHTSA recall #18V167000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V167000).
Why it’s dangerous
The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen while driving, allowing the steering wheel to detach. This loss of control can increase the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Ford Fusion vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are at risk if the steering wheel bolt loosens during use.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Ford Fusion has a steering wheel bolt that may loosen. The recall covers specific model years and vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free steering wheel bolt replacement.
Get Free Bolt Replacement
Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V167000 (December 3, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.