2017 Ford Fusion Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Ford Fusion, 3% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2017 Ford Fusion was going to dealer for its 75,000 service and to update the software which was included in the recall. I told them engine light had just come on .. They diagnosed it as coolant in the engine and it had ruined the engine $6200 to fix it I have repeatedly called Ford for assistance for the damage related to this recall and now they tell me they cannot help me out .. …”
NHTSA complaint #11352836, filed 2020-09, 78,000 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“The owner/myself driving vehicle home my 2017 Ford Fusion se 1.5l on the interstate when white smoke billowed out from the exhaust leading to a seized engine on a high traffic density highway. The car started to sputter, clunk and the check engine light kept flashing as I pulled off the side of the road. This car had issues before the failure of the engine with cylinders misfiring, spark plugs being fouled at low mileage and engine losing coolant. …”
NHTSA complaint #11377879, filed 2020-12, 75,000 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“As I was driving on the highway my car engine started cutting out and check engine light came on. Replaced spark plugs, fuel filter and coil pack. Problem did not resolve. Took car to chapman Ford in scottsdale az. They found that the fuel injector in cylinder 2 had stuck open flooding the cylinder with gasoline and compromising lubrication in that cylinder. Repair requires removing engine and rebuilding it. Vehicle only has 70,000 miles on it of which 95% is highway miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209245, filed 2019-05, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11027711Jan 16, 2026Some 2016-2017 Edge/MKX, 2017 Continental/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on 1-Apr-2016 and through 1-Jan-2017 may exhibit white or…
- 11022395Aug 27, 2025This article supersedes TSB 24-2345 to update the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV…
- 10136603Feb 19, 2018Some 2017-2018 Energi and Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a fuel door opening delay longer than 15 sec or unable to open condition without refueling system or fuel door related DTCs…
- 10108993Apr 5, 2017Some 2017 Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.5L engine and built on or before 22-Mar-2017 may exhibit a slow fuel fill and/or spit back during refueling. Reprogram the powertrain…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 7% |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 | 30 | 7% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 92 | 6% |
| 2015 | 67 | 7% |
| 2014 | 82 | 6% |
| 2013 | 141 | 8% |
| 2012 | 65 | 3% |
| 2011 | 236 | 8% |
| 2010 | 705 | 14% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fusion
396 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
314 complaintsEngine cooling
134 complaintsElectrical system
125 complaintsOther or unknown
106 complaintsBrakes
102 complaintsSteering
52 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