2017 Ford Fusion problems and recalls

Owners filed 623 complaints on the 2017 Ford Fusion in the last three full years, out of 1,105 on record. The most cited component is the Engine.

1,105
Complaints
4
Recalls
37
Crash reports
8
Fire reports
30
Injuries
41.2
Severity index

Severity index 41.2 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 41.2p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 113 of 137 by severity index among 2017 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 18% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2017 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 393 complaints (35.6%)393 36%Power TrainPower Train: 308 complaints (27.9%)308 28%Engine And Engine Cooli…Engine And Engine Cooling: 133 complaints (12.0%)133 12%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 125 complaints (11.3%)125 11%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 103 complaints (9.3%)103 9%Service BrakesService Brakes: 102 complaints (9.2%)102 9%SteeringSteering: 51 complaints (4.6%)51 5%HydraulicHydraulic: 49 complaints (4.4%)49 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE39335.6%
POWER TRAIN30827.9%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING13312.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12511.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1039.3%
SERVICE BRAKES1029.2%
STEERING514.6%
HYDRAULIC494.4%

Complaints filed per year

01252502016: 42017: 452018: 392019: 642020: 902021: 682022: 1192023: 2212024: 2452025: 1572026: 53 (partial year)1617181920212223242452526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20164
201745
201839
201964
202090
202168
2022119
2023221
2024245
2025157
2026 (year to date)53
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 2.2x those in 2020 to 2022 (623 against 277).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V16700012/03/2018STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
16V87400005/12/2016SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded.
17V42700006/07/2017POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
23V16200010/03/2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Other Ford Fusion model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.