Worst 2017 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 378 | — | 4 | 75,154 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 286 | 5 | 1 | 80,661 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 130 | — | 2 | 87,752 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 116 | 2 | — | 36,771 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 49 | 6 | — | 43,180 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 48 | 4 | — | 80,880 mi | |
| Brakes | 47 | 7 | 1 | 63,471 mi | |
| Fuel System | 34 | 2 | 1 | 70,189 mi | |
| Airbags | 26 | 10 | — | 32,135 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | 2 | — | 63,432 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 15 | 3 | — | 36,872 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 12 | — | — | 20,844 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 10 | — | — | 43,939 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | 1 | — | 41,054 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 30,655 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 2 | — | 47,400 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | — | 38,946 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 36,714 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Ford Fusion
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,588,763 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
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.
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.
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.
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2017 Ford Fusion — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Fusion reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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