2017 Ford Fusion: raw data

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vehicle	2017 / ford / fusion
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-04)
complaints	1,108 on file (2016-09-09 → 2026-09-16)
recalls	4
investigations	1
fars	165 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Coolant intrusion into cylinders and engine failureENGINE117 complaints2025-01 → 2026-07fusion-2017-coolant-intrusion

11731651 Coolant light and check engine lights kept coming on. The car was diagnosed by the Ford Dealership as Ford TSB 22-2229, which is a design flaw in specific EcoBoost engines, where an "open deck" block causes coolant to leak into cylinders 2 and 3, leading to severe engine failure
11675953 The vehicle's engine is experiencing coolant intrusion. As such, when starting the car, white and sweet-smelling exhaust exits the exhaust pipe. Furthermore, the coolant reservoir continually runs low;
11673936 The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the engine was faulty due to coolant intrusion, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired

Shifter cable bushing failure and shift system faultPOWER TRAIN24 complaints2025-03 → 2026-07fusion-2017-shifter-cable-bushing

11739535 While pulling into my parking garage at work I put my 2017 Ford Fusion into park to open the door and scan my card. When I tried to shift out of park the gear shifter indicated a shifting fault that required service
11675418 The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting to drive(D), the message "Shift System Fault" was displayed, and the gear shifter erroneously shifted back into park(P)
11692215 In 5/2025 I had the transmission light come on my dashboard, then it went away. 2 days later I could not shift my car into drive only reverse or neutral. When I popped the hood the Shifter cable was detached and the bushing was in pieces

Torque converter and transmission failure with power lossPOWER TRAIN15 complaints2025-01 → 2026-06fusion-2017-transmission-torque-converter

11673387 The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and service warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed torque converter clutch and a failed transmission
11705988 Wrench light came on my car while driving 30mph, then the engine light. Had it diagnosed & I am told my car that went to the shop with code p0741 needs a NEW transmission!! 54, 618 miles only
11678750 Torque converter is gradually failing. Started at 50,000 miles. No warning lamps, messages

Rear camera image loss when reversingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER5 complaints2025-12 → 2026-04fusion-2017-rear-camera-unavailable

11717723 Rear camera all of a sudden stops working and says "rear camera not available", creating unsafe conditions when backing up
11703392 Vehicle display more often than not shows "Rear view camera not available" or a distorted image when reversing
11729461 Rear Backup Camera keeps malfunctioning. The display screen from camera glitches or goes black and eventually it will state that rear camera is not available

Brake pedal travel and loss of braking abilitySERVICE BRAKES6 complaints2025-03 → 2026-05fusion-2017-brake-pedal-travel

11674695 On June 23, 2025, while departing my residence, I disengaged the emergency brake on my vehicle, subsequently hearing an unusual sound. Upon attempting to drive, I experienced diminished braking performance, and the brake warning indicator illuminated
11739491 NHTSA recall 23V-162/Ford recall 23S12 Vehicle suffered secondary failure of recall remedy part which caused an immediate loss of braking ability
11650960 I was approaching a stop sign at an intersection and began to press on the brake pedal. The pedal traveled all the way to the floor as I was coming yo the stop sign

Steering wheel play, detachment, and power steering lossSTEERING5 complaints2025-11 → 2026-06fusion-2017-steering-wheel-and-assist

11699017 The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose. The contact was able to rock the steering wheel approximately 3/8 of an inch in either direction. There was no warning light illuminated
11718878 The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel detached and was left hanging. The driver moved over to the side of the highway
11707501 Car warning states “steering assist fault service required” total loss of power steering in the vehicle after sat parked for a week, vehicle started without issue, no warning codes can be found with OBDII scanner

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
1108	2016-09-09	2026-09-16	37	8	ENGINE:394; POWER TRAIN:310; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:133; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:125; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:103

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
18V167000	12/03/2018	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR	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.	A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
16V874000	05/12/2016	SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY	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.	During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.	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.
17V427000	06/07/2017	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER	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.	If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.
23V162000	10/03/2023	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.	A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.	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.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
RQ22004	closed	Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	2022-08-08	2023-03-24	23V162000	On August 8, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 50 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging front brake jounce hose ruptures on model year (MY) 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A ruptured front brake hose results in a brake fluid leak. As a result, the driver may experience an increase in pedal travel and a reduction in the rate of deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. It should be noted that the subject vehicles identified fell outside the scope of NHTSA Safety Recall 20V-469, which addressed front brake hoses rupturin

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	165	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Ford Fusion vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/ford/fusion

@misc{wrenchpro_2017_ford_fusion_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Ford Fusion},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/ford/fusion}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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