2017 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Engine (395), Power Train (313), Engine And Engine Cooling (133).
Key takeaways
- 1111 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 37 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 30 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 395 | 36% |
| Power Train | 313 | 28% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 133 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 125 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 103 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 102 | 9% |
| Steering | 52 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 49 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 28 | 3% |
| Wheels | 24 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,suspension,power Train - filed 2026-10-06
The automatic transmission failed at approximately 59,000 miles. The vehicle was delivered to an authorized Ford dealership on 09/04/2025 for warranty repair. The transmission was replaced. The vehicle remained at that dealership approximately eight months and was returned to me on or about 05/01/2026. After return, a...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-09-28
We purchased this 2017 Ford Fusion 1.5L EcoBoost in August 2022 at 48,968 miles. At 55,940 miles, the vehicle developed a documented coolant leak requiring water-pump replacement. At approximately 75,520 miles, the coolant level was again documented as requiring attention. At approximately 84,189 miles, the vehicle ex...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-22
I was driving my 2017 Ford Fusion Platinum on my way home and the wrench light came on and said check manual when i looked in my app the only thing that was in the maintenance was my 90k maintenance . my car is driving fine no RPM jumping no smoking no burning smell no shaking nothing ( the wrench light was off when ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.