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2017 Ford Fusion: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 1,195 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
1,195complaints
45crashes reported
10fires reported
38injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine403 · 34%
  • Power Train333 · 28%
  • Electrical System143 · 12%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling133 · 11%
  • Unknown Or Other119 · 10%
  • Steering64 · 5%
  • Service Brakes59 · 5%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)49 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System40 · 3%
  • Air Bags30 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train

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 i cranked it to take my daughter to work saturday morning ) well saturday on my way home from bring

Power Train

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 the dash, but the actual transmission remains stuck in drive or reverse. this creates an immediate a

Power Train

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 maintenance light wasn't on and no current or historical codes present. dealership road tested vehicle an

Engine

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, leaving me stranded in traffic and at risk of being rear-ended by approaching vehicles. i was able to rest

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FUSION, FUSION HEV, FUSION ENERGI. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.