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2017 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

Complaints
396about this part
Share
36%of 1,115 total for the year
Median mileage
76,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 396 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Ford Fusion, 36% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Engine code surfaced and told me I had a misfire. I took it to the shop and was told that coolant had leaked into the cylinder and I would have to replace the entire engine and would cost me $9,300. I called Ford and even though there are recalls on similar vehicles with similar issues, there is not a recall on this particular vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11308771, filed 2020-02, 65,000 miles

“2017 Ford Fusion 71,000 miles, coolant leak into cylinder 3. Many forums stating same problem in fusions and Ford edge. Resulting in new engine purchase or $8k repair. While the vehicle was in motion I noticed power loss. Ford would not help in me in any way financially or waving any fee.”

NHTSA complaint #11343718, filed 2020-08, 70,690 miles

“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

“My vehicle 2017 Ford Fusion has a chronic condition. The coolant comes into the engine and causes an engine misfire, which is a very serious problem. The 21n12 customer satisfaction program has already come out, but I bought this car secondhand and it's already out of all conditions. I'm wondering why this issue is not a recall. Many owners of the same car are complaining of the problem and this is a serious life-threatening defect. I think you should include this in the recall right away.”

NHTSA complaint #11620147, filed 2024-10, 124,244 miles

“There is a recall on 2017 Ford Fusion's torque converter. I currently have a 2017 Ford Fusion. After inspection at a Ford service dealership, the torque converter clutch internally failed filling the transmission filter with metal debris and starving the pump for fluid causing debris to go throughout the transmission. The problem with this, is that even though it's list as a recall for ,y specific car, the recall is not listed under my VIN number. This inspection was done on December 17, 2024. …”

NHTSA complaint #11633352, filed 2024-12, 174,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20205228%
201915348%
201820546%
201739636%
201644627%
201527227%
201420415%
201338622%
20121114%
201127610%
201070014%
2009303%
2008393%
2007565%
2006476%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fusion

Transmission and drivetrain
314 complaintsEngine cooling
134 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology