MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ford Fusion

● Typical for this model
2017 Ford Fusion
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Fusion Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2006: 729 complaints 2006 2007: 1064 complaints 2008: 1352 complaints 2008 2009: 1020 complaints 2010: 5124 complaints 2010 2011: 2780 complaints 2012: 2505 complaints 2012 2013: 1779 complaints 2014: 1318 complaints 2014 2015: 981 complaints 2016: 1581 complaints 2016 2017: 1093 complaints 2017 2018: 426 complaints 2018 2019: 304 complaints 2020: 175 complaints 2020
2017: 1093 complaints
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YearComplaints
2006729
20071064
20081352
20091020
20105124
20112780
20122505
20131779
20141318
2015981
20161581
20171093
2018426
2019304
2020175

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 35%

35% of complaints: engine — 387 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 27%

27% of complaints: power train — 291 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND SWAYED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171109

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 130 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 118 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 50 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND SWAYED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171109

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170110 — seats

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.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S43.

Campaign 16V874000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170825 — power train

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.

Remedy: Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.

Campaign 17V427000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180430 — steering

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.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

Campaign 18V167000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220808 — RQ (closed 20230324)

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

R 20230627 — service brakes, hydraulic

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

Campaign 23V162000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Ford Fusion — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (387 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (291 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (130 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V874000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V427000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V167000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V162000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2017 Ford Fusion reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Ford Fusion is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fusion?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Fusion have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.