2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 19%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 19% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,900 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.
“Bought the car used from hertz. Steering wheel is extremely loose and has lots of play when guiding the wheel. Recalls for this problem but not my VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #11337893, filed 2020-07, 80,000 miles“Component: Power Steering Module Rack and Pinion assembly The wheel locked up as described below in the middle of me taking a left turn, with the errors popping up as described. The problem has been diagnosed by the local Ford dealership. Three warning lamps that are intermittently on when I start the vehicle, though are not always there: Steering Assist Fault Service Required Service AdvanceTrac Hill Start Assist Not Available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11768560, filed 2026-10“The steering wheel has been loose for a couple years and seems to be getting worse. There is a lot of play in the steering wheel. I know there have been recalls on other models and it seems like my car is affected as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11520083, filed 2023-05“I had just left my sons school and was on my way to pick up my daughter. In the middle of making a left turn into oncoming traffic, my steering wheel locked on me making it hard to complete the turn. Cars were approaching from both directions and honking at me to get out the way. I looked at the dash and noticed a message saying service advance trac. Then another came on saying no bill start assist. Then the traction lights came on. I was able to safely move out the way. I had 2 mechanics look at it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11489759, filed 2022-10“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that the steering wheel had fractured. The contact stated that due to the failure, the steering wheel had an abnormal up and down movement. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11575846, filed 2024-03, 100,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 13% |
| 2019 | 5 | 14% |
| 2018 | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 | 13 | 19% |
| 2016 | 5 | 9% |
| 2015 | 15 | 33% |
| 2014 | 14 | 22% |
| 2013 | 19 | 15% |
| 2012 | 36 | 38% |
| 2011 | 43 | 33% |
| 2010 | 138 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
18 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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