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Year · Make · Model

2017 Ford Fusion

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

4
Open recalls
1,079
NHTSA complaints
1
Defect investigations
254
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Consumer complaints

1,079 filed
37
Crashes
8
Fires
30
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Engine
    381
  • Power Train
    288
  • Engine AND Engine Cooling
    130
  • Electrical System
    116
  • Unknown OR Other
    99
  • Steering
    49
  • Service BRAKES, Hydraulic
    48
  • Service Brakes
    48

Recalls

4 campaigns
23V162000·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2023-03-10

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

RiskA brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixDealers 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.

18V167000·STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR2018-03-12

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.

RiskA steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixFord 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.

17V427000·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER2017-07-06

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.

RiskIf 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.

FixFord 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.

16V874000·SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY2016-12-05

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.

RiskDuring a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

FixFord 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.

NHTSA investigations

1 action
RQ22004·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2022-08-08 → 2023-03-24

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

Led to recall23V162000

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