2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 10% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving 70mph on highway when car shut down. No power and no brakes. Was able to get onto shoulder and car automatically went from d into p on its own once it came to complete stop. Car restarted and was able to finish trip with no other problems. Very scary and dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11354542, filed 2020-09, 68,000 miles“My FordPass app told me that the vehicle detected a misfire. So we took it to the auto shop to get an official diagnosis, and was informed that coolant is leaking and causing a misfire. They said it is a known issue in ford vehicles, yet there are no recalls or fixes for it. If the auto shop is unable to resolve the issue by replacing a seal, we will then have to have the engine replaced. If this is a common issue, then ford needs to open a recall and fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11517717, filed 2023-04“When I turn right my vehicle made this ugly noise kind of like metal grinding and then it started kind of jerking my gear started switching and buying themselves it turned into neutral and then a warning sign came on and said transmission not in part stop vehicle safely now as I kept driving I stopped the vehicle turn it back on road home and kind of let the car just roll home I turned right again and the vehicle did the same thing but it was even worse it was making this ugly noise it started leaking transmission oil my battery ended up dying the gears it were just kind of like moving by…”
NHTSA complaint #11457027, filed 2022-03“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The RED Triangle Symbol (Master Warning Light) was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the transmission was leaking and that the hybrid system, battery, and engine needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11598600, filed 2024-07, 180,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10211709May 2, 2022Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX, 2016-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV)…
- 10202708Oct 13, 2021Some 2015-2020 Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area. This may be more noticeable at idle…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 13% |
| 2019 | 8 | 23% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 7 | 10% |
| 2016 | 15 | 27% |
| 2015 | 5 | 11% |
| 2014 | 7 | 11% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 8 | 8% |
| 2011 | 12 | 9% |
| 2010 | 46 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
18 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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