2017 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1108 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Engine (394), Power Train (310), Engine And Engine Cooling (133).
Key takeaways
- 1108 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 | 394 | 36% |
| Power Train | 310 | 28% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 133 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 125 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 103 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 102 | 9% |
| Steering | 51 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 49 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 28 | 3% |
| Wheels | 24 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 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.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-16
The transmission shifter cable bushing on my 2017 Ford Fusion has failed and completely disconnected from the transmission housing on two separate occasions.When this happens, the gear shifter inside the cabin operates freely, but the transmission fails to engage the selected gear. The vehicle shows it is in "Park" on ...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-16
Orange wrench light came on dash with see manual ( symbol represents powertrain malfunction). Car lost power and started jerky shifting between second and third gear. We limped the car home and parked until we could get an appointment at the dealership for service. Took it to dealership. They found the powertrain maint...
Engine - filed 2026-09-14
I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious engine failure and safety issue involving my 2017 Ford Fusion equipped with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine. At approximately 79,000 miles, my vehicle experienced a coolant intrusion failure. While driving, the engine suddenly stalled in the middle of an intersection, leavin...
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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.