2017 Ford Fusion Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2017 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 2 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.
“Front driver and passenger seat belts do not lock or retract. Mine and my children life are at risk because it’s a safety issue, and requirement to have a seatbelt worn while driving but as well having a proper working seatbelt. Yes, the car is currently at the dealer now which confirmed it does not work properly. No warning lights came on to let me know that the seat belt was malfunctioning.”
NHTSA complaint #11510695, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while parked and attempting to fasten the rear passenger's side and driver's side seat belts, the seat belts failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the seat belts could not be ordered because the seat belts had been discontinued. The approximate mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11623626, filed 2024-11, 70,000 miles“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Driver's side selt belt does not latch all the time. Yes can be inspected. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? If the seat fails, injury can occur in a crash Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Appointment is July 18 Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? …”
NHTSA complaint #11750259, filed 2026-07“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement structure. During the crash, the vehicle sustained damage to the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. Also, the driver's side seat belt locking mechanism became jammed and the driver could not immediately exit the vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The cause of the failures was not determined. Liberty Ford brunswick (3101 center rd, brunswick, oh) was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11282605, filed 2019-11, 40,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 | 24 | 2% |
| 2014 | 75 | 6% |
| 2013 | 100 | 6% |
| 2012 | 8 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 9 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
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 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsWheels
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsVisibility (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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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