CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Ford Fusion has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,115 complaints with NHTSA, including 37 crashes, 8 fires, 30 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (396 reports).
2017 Ford Fusion recalls
Front brake hoses may rupture and leak fluid
Certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles may have front brake hoses that can rupture and leak brake fluid.
Steering Wheel Can Detach While Driving, Causing Loss of Control
The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen over time, allowing the steering wheel to detach while the vehicle is being driven.
Torque Converter May Fail, Causing Loss of Drive Power
Certain 2017 Ford Edge, Ford Fusion, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions may have torque converter weld studs that were not welded adequately.
Rear seatback may fail in a crash, letting luggage fly forward
On certain vehicles built in late September 2016, the left rear seat back pivot pins may have been improperly welded.
Most common 2017 Ford Fusion problems
Problem areas named in the 1,115 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 396 |
| Power Train | 316 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 134 |
| Electrical System | 125 |
| Unknown Or Other | 103 |
| Steering | 52 |
| Service Brakes | 51 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 49 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 |
| Air Bags | 28 |
What owners report
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 with light traffic, and not at highway speed. Clearly, this put not only our vehicle at risk, but others as the brakes and steering became very hard to use when the engine just shut off out of nowhere. Since it happened today, I have not taken it in to be inspected as of yet. Upon my wife getting the car restarted she came the few miles straight home, where I did test the batt
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 mechanism of NHTSA Recall Campaign 22S43 / 21V-376, but Ford claims this specific VIN was excluded from the recall scope INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal to stop, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard, and the braking distance was extended. During the failure, the brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear hydraulic brake hoses had failed and needed to be replaced. The rear hydraulic brake hoses were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 144,955.
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 grinding and clunking noise was present when accelerating, turning, braking and going over bumps. A power steering line failed within days of return and emitted smoke from the front of the vehicle while driving. A "Shift System Fault" message began appearing when shifting into reverse and continues to appear intermittently. The same dealership performed three further repair v
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 experienced low coolant, low oil, white/gray smoke and rough running. Manteca Ford identified Ford TSB 22-2322 and ultimately performed a major short-block replacement. Despite this major engine repair, mechanical and drivability problems continued. At approximately 101,375 miles, we returned the vehicle to Manteca Ford specifically for loss of power and hesitation. The Ford tec
2017 Ford Fusion questions
Does the 2017 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion: Front brake hoses may rupture and leak fluid; Steering Wheel Can Detach While Driving, Causing Loss of Control; Torque Converter May Fail, Causing Loss of Drive Power; Rear seatback may fail in a crash, letting luggage fly forward. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (396), Power Train (316), Engine And Engine Cooling (134).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Ford Fusion has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.