2017 Ford Fusion Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 134about this part
- Share
- 12%of 1,115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,571miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 134 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Ford Fusion, 12% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,571 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine and determined that the short block needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11566942, filed 2024-01, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, which caused the engine to fail. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11649262, filed 2025-03, 78,900 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started running abnormally rough, after which the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the spark plugs and ignition coils, resulting in an engine misfire. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11608278, filed 2024-08, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle started sputtering with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11665249, filed 2025-06, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine experienced a rough start and idling, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the engine was faulty due to coolant intrusion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11679064, filed 2025-08, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 55 | 17% |
| 2018 | 88 | 20% |
| 2017 | 134 | 12% |
| 2016 | 109 | 7% |
| 2015 | 52 | 5% |
| 2014 | 33 | 2% |
| 2013 | 72 | 4% |
| 2012 | 5 | 0% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 93 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fusion
396 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
314 complaintsElectrical system
125 complaintsOther or unknown
106 complaintsBrakes
102 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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