Model year record

2017 Ford Fusion

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,659 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V162000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,280,726
Reported to NHTSA: 2023-03-10
Owners notified: 2023-06-27

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V167000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,301,986
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-03-12
Owners notified: 2018-04-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V427000

Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 6,026
Reported to NHTSA: 2017-07-06
Owners notified: 2017-08-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V874000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component: Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 25
Reported to NHTSA: 2016-12-05
Owners notified: 2017-01-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	493	76,000 mi
Power train	350	80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	170	82,000 mi
Electrical system	134	26,000 mi
Unknown or other	126	31,837 mi
Service brakes	58	55,000 mi
Steering	55	38,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	50	82,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	43	70,000 mi
Air bags	26	22,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	16	60,000 mi
Wheels	15	44,543 mi
Visibility/wiper	12	7,000 mi
Exterior lighting	10	100 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	10	42,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	9	13,000 mi
Seat belts	8	40,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	6	130,000 mi
Structure: body	6	32,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	5	80,000 mi
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod	5	80,000 mi
Seats	5	32,000 mi
Suspension	5	2,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	3	86,000 mi
Traction control system	3	86,720 mi
Visibility	3	22,000 mi
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module	2	54,855 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	2	—
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer	2	200,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	2	—
Latches/locks/linkages	2	87,419 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	2	92,023 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	2	80,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	60,446 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	113,275 mi
Electrical system: adas: hill start assist: software	1	142,245 mi
Electrical system: ignition: coil: spark plugs	1	98,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	1	78,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: solenoid/actuator	1	138,546 mi
Equipment	1	86,683 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch	1	35,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	41,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: bearings/bushings	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	52,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	145,000 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	74,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	93,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	1	86,720 mi
Structure	1	60,000 mi

The 2016 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2018 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.