Worst 2017 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE AND 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 | 376 | — | 4 | 75,154 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 286 | 5 | 1 | 80,661 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 130 | — | 2 | 87,752 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 116 | 2 | — | 36,771 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 98 | 7 | 1 | 45,865 mi | |
| STEERING | 49 | 6 | — | 43,180 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 48 | 4 | — | 80,880 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 47 | 7 | 1 | 63,471 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 34 | 2 | 1 | 70,189 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 26 | 10 | — | 32,135 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 | 2 | — | 63,432 mi | |
| WHEELS | 15 | 3 | — | 36,872 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 12 | — | — | 20,844 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 10 | — | — | 43,939 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 9 | 1 | — | 41,054 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 30,655 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | 2 | — | 47,400 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 1 | — | 38,946 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 36,714 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 83,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD | 4 | — | — | 97,667 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | 1 | — | 33,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 100,322 mi | |
| AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 2 | — | — | 62,428 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 | — | — | 99,012 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 | — | — | 92,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 76,223 mi |
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Recalls for 2017 Ford Fusion
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,869,489 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 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.
Other Ford Fusion Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Fusion reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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