2018 Ford Fusion: Soybased wire covering
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 Fusion report: soybased wire covering. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 32,100 miles.
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints for the 2018 Fusion in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11748136 (filed 07/03/2026): “The electric power steering went out and locked my steering cannot figure out why and traction control light on and service light…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11727694 (filed 03/28/2026): “My vehicle has been throwing codes that the shifter cable is misaligned or misadjusted for a long time now. the dash flashes between neutral and drive while im driving. it says shift system fault all the time. i have to shut the car off and turn it back on to …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: get rid of food based wiring (1 reports) replaced wiring harness (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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