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2017 Ford Fusion Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 1,115 total for the year
Median mileage
61,210miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Ford Fusion, 0% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,210 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the passenger’s side doors failed to open as intended. The contact stated that the door handle had detached from the door. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the door failed to open from the outside. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 87,419.”

NHTSA complaint #11655313, filed 2025-04, 87,419 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the trunk would inadvertently open whenever the temperature was over 80 degrees. The contact also stated the trunk would inadvertently open while shifting gears. There was a clicking sound coming from the instrument panel whenever the trunk would open independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11472036, filed 2022-07, 35,000 miles

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202011%
201910%
201820%
201720%
2016352%
201591%
2014494%
2013855%
2012241%
2011181%
2010190%
2009131%
2008141%
2007283%
2006375%

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 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