2017 Ford Fusion: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 1,098 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
1,098
Complaints
4
Recalls
37
Crash reports
8
Fire reports
30
Injuries
39.7
Severity index
Severity index 39.7 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Ford Fusion ranks 93 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 32% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 389 | 35.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 304 | 27.7% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 132 | 12.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 124 | 11.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 102 | 9.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 102 | 9.3% |
| STEERING | 51 | 4.6% |
| HYDRAULIC | 49 | 4.5% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 389 of 1,098 complaints (35.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2022 | 119 |
| 2023 | 221 |
| 2024 | 245 |
| 2025 | 157 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 46 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.2x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V167000 | 12/03/2018 | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | Ford 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. |
| 16V874000 | 05/12/2016 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | Ford 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. |
| 17V427000 | 06/07/2017 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | Ford 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. |
| 23V162000 | 10/03/2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.