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Electronic stability controlPart report

2017 Ford Fusion Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
1%of 1,115 total for the year
Median mileage
13,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2017 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Car wouldn't start after sitting in the driveway way for 2 straight days. Had it towed to dealer and after checking the vehicle out, was told I had a severe ant problem and the ants ate the wiring in the fusecond box. Had to replace fuse box out of pocket because I told it was not under warranty. I purchased my vehicle feb 2017. Picked up my vehicle after repairs and a few miles down the road while sitting at a red light, my vehicle shut down with no warning. Numerous error lights were on, but couldn't restart the car or put into gear. …”

NHTSA complaint #11048423, filed 2017-11, 13,000 miles

“I was driving through san juan capistrano california evening of jan 3rd 2018 west bound on hwy 74 having just past the overpass on I-5. I was only going about 30 MPH and the steering suddenly stopped working and my car floated over and I could not stop it or steer. It was the strangest thing I ever experienced. I felt the sensors in the car suck in. My car bounced over the curb and the right front wheel was torn off it. The insurance company totaled my car out and the loss of my car has been significant loss of income and ability to work too. I lost so much over this car being totaled. …”

NHTSA complaint #11097839, filed 2018-05, 65 miles

“When driving the vehicle, and there is a bump right tire seems to shake, when turning to the right I hear a scrape. When the vehicle is on and on parking, a rattling noise goes off.”

NHTSA complaint #11323003, filed 2020-05, 79,481 miles

“Steering turns excessively with turn while driving, and then sticks. Ford states its working as it should . Repeatedly takes me into adjacent lane upon lane change, and almost off road, when getting off exits. Wipers and windshield wiper fluid system: 98% of the time, does not clean the top 1/3 of drivers view of windshield. Visability is better when not using or minimizing wiper use, in rain, snow. Suspension: death rattle. Vehicle intermittently excessively vibrates so severely, at any speed. With uneven roads, and holes, vehicles excessively rattles and jumps sideways in lane. …”

NHTSA complaint #11092511, filed 2018-05, 1,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic stability control (ESC) and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair, and it was determined that rodents had chewed the soy-based ESC wiring harness. The contact was informed that the ESC wiring harness and purge solenoid valve needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11586357, filed 2024-05, 138,546 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201791%
2016262%
2015101%
2014373%
2013241%
2012803%
2011933%
20101443%
200950%
200820%
200750%
200651%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fusion

Engine
396 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
314 complaints
Engine cooling
134 complaints
Electrical system
125 complaints
Other or unknown
106 complaints
Brakes
102 complaints
Steering
52 complaints
Fuel system
37 complaints
Air bags
28 complaints
Wheels
24 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Fusion

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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