2017 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 102about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 102 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Ford Fusion, 9% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving in traffic newer style vacuum pump failed in my 2017 Ford Fusion almost rear ended a truck while didnt know what the problem was talked to a few Ford dealers that told me it would be over a week before I would be able to get my car serviced. So I started to test my my parts got a p0012 and p0014 code and pinpointed a destroyed vacuum pump that had no suction.breaks assistance was lost”
NHTSA complaint #11266426, filed 2019-10, 50,000 miles“I took my vehicle to mullinax Ford of olympia for a squeak during suspension jounce. They traced the problem to a brake line rubbing on the sway bar. They allegedly fixed the issue. On march 5, 2019, I experienced a complete hydraulic failure of the vehicle's brake system. The vehicle was towed to skyline Ford in salem, or for repairs and they found a brake line failure due to rubbing the vehicle's sway bar. …”
NHTSA complaint #11184581, filed 2019-03, 50,000 miles“Was driving in a parking lot, between 5-10 MPH when the car clicked loudly. I lost steering and brakes, and came to a sudden stop. The engine had turned off, the car had put itself into park, and the instrument panel went back as if I had opened the door with the car shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #10949943, filed 2017-02, 1,650 miles“My brakes are grinding squealing/rattling and i have pads replaced, no rotor wear, not sure what’s wrong. I’ve brought my car in to be serviced 3+ times and have left with no fixed car and worse brakes. When i bring up issues with my car that are related to the recalls the car has, they tell me those recalls don’t apply to my car although im having the same problems. My brakes have progressively gotten worse/louder and the pressure on my pedals is not the same. I’m scared to drive my car and i have been trying to get it fixed for months. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589962, filed 2024-05, 123,523 miles“Brake failure! Brake hose at passenger front tire burst at 55,000 miles. Hose failure at connection. Dealer / Ford refused warranty although this is a known part failure. Driving on highway at 65 MPH, brakes failed to work, drove into median and brake fluid poured out inter right front tire.”
NHTSA complaint #11354569, filed 2020-09, 55,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V162000Mar 10, 2023Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.Covers: Ford Fusion 2013–2018, Lincoln MKZ 2013–2018
Related service bulletins
- 10228876Dec 16, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
- 10222788Oct 6, 2022Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the…
- 10225540Oct 5, 2022Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement REASON FOR THIS…
- 10222518Sep 30, 2022Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement Submitting Owner Letters
- 10218898Aug 24, 2022Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement In some of the affected…
- 10201034Aug 25, 2021Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and…
- 10119682Sep 26, 2017Some 2017 Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles built on or before 20-Apr-2017 may exhibit a brake moan noise from the rear when backing up on the first…
- 10119668Sep 12, 2017Some 2017 Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles built on or before 20-Apr-2017 may exhibit a brake moan noise from the rear when backing up on the first…
- 10119667Sep 12, 2017Some 2017 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.7L and MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 3.0L Ecoboost vehicles may exhibit a brake moan noise from the rear when backing up on the…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 5% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 102 | 9% |
| 2016 | 137 | 8% |
| 2015 | 125 | 13% |
| 2014 | 120 | 9% |
| 2013 | 73 | 4% |
| 2012 | 113 | 4% |
| 2011 | 194 | 7% |
| 2010 | 548 | 11% |
| 2009 | 531 | 52% |
| 2008 | 542 | 40% |
| 2007 | 147 | 14% |
| 2006 | 36 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fusion
396 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
314 complaintsEngine cooling
134 complaintsElectrical system
125 complaintsOther or unknown
106 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsWheels
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Fusion
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology