2017 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Engine (396), Power Train (315), Engine And Engine Cooling (133).
Key takeaways
- 1115 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 | 396 | 36% |
| Power Train | 315 | 28% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 133 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 125 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 103 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 103 | 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%.
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- Battery
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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 2026-11-02
Recurring whining, rattling, and grinding noise coming from under the engine/transmission area of my 2017 Ford Fusion Energi (HF35 hybrid transmission). The noise is present in all gear ranges, including Neutral while the vehicle is moving, but not in Park. No warning lights or trouble codes. The transmission has alrea...
Engine - filed 2026-10-20
While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost engine power (it shut off) and displayed "auto start stop shift to P, then restart engine". The vehicle has never done this before, and thank goodness my wife did not have the kids in the car at the time. She was able to pull over safely only because she was on a small road wi...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-16
The shift cable bushing on my 2017 Ford Fusion SE (VIN: [XXX]) failed and disintegrated, causing the shift selector to bind and disconnect from the transmission linkage. The gear selector shows Park while the transmission remains engaged in gear, creating a severe rollaway hazard. This matches the exact failure mechani...
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More for the 2017 Ford Fusion
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.