Fuel systemPart report

2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Fuel system Problems

Complaints: 4about this part
Share: 6%of 70 total for the year
Median mileage: 29,500miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 6% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 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.

“Auto shuts down while driving,no power..must stop,shut off ignition and restart the engine...car seems to revert to normal after turning back on.has occured many times..local Ford dealer is aware of problem and has installed a counter..the counter clocks up when this occurs but resets when car is stopped and restarted...this is a potentially dangerous problem as this has happened in traffic and driver has no power,must pull out of traffic,restart and go again...”

NHTSA complaint #11104213, filed 2018-06, 30,000 miles

“While using full accessory power with the engine off, the car will allow you to change the gear shift dial to drive. The car is able to move in this position, but the gas pedal will not work. The 'ready to drive' light is.not on.”

NHTSA complaint #11150783, filed 2018-11, 29,000 miles

“Vehicle won't accept gas or if it does very slowly. Sometimes will also spit gas out. Just at 38,000 miles. Ford says it isn't under warranty. Quick search appears very common dangerous issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11207543, filed 2019-05, 37,720 miles

Fuel system: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2018	3	5%
2017	4	6%
2016	2	4%
2015	1	2%
2014	3	5%
2013	9	7%
2012	2	2%
2011	4	3%
2010	39	8%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints Electrical system
13 complaints Other or unknown
13 complaints Steering
13 complaints Brakes
8 complaints Air bags
7 complaints Engine
7 complaints Suspension
3 complaints Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints Wheels
3 complaints Equipment
1 complaints Forward 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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