2017 Ford Fusion Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,422miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 1,115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,422 miles. 1 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.
“Turning into my neighborhood at about 10-15 MPH the left wheel and hub fell off causing the car to crash into the pavement. This caused alot of damage to the front bumper and fenders. And the linkage to the right wheel. Ford said it was because I hit something but I did not hit anything and my car stopped dead in the middle of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11389280, filed 2021-01, 44,543 miles“I have the 2017 Fusion sport 2.7l twin turbo and I purchased it new. On more than 30 occasions and at different speeds the vehicle loses all power without warning. I have had it to 2 different dealers who said there are no codes stored indicating this happened and since they weren't able to reproduce the issue that there was nothing they could do to help. I filed a complaint with Ford corporate but they closed my claim since they had no indication this was occuring. I have seen several complaints about this exact issue but yet they continue to deny the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11244337, filed 2019-08, 2,300 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after shifting from park(P) into drive(D), the gear shifter erroneously shifted back to park(P). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the shifter cable bushing was faulty and needed to be replaced. The shifter cable bushing was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel abruptly jerked to the left. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the front ball joints were faulty and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11587886, filed 2024-05, 100,000 miles“Shift linkage keep detaching from the the transmission causing the transmission too slip. It detaches often it’s been going on for 2 months now. I called Ford dealership to see have they heard of this problem and they answer was no. It might be a recall on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11420862, filed 2021-06“The automatic transmission failed at approximately 59,000 miles. The vehicle was delivered to an authorized Ford dealership on 09/04/2025 for warranty repair. The transmission was replaced. The vehicle remained at that dealership approximately eight months and was returned to me on or about 05/01/2026. After return, a grinding and clunking noise was present when accelerating, turning, braking and going over bumps. A power steering line failed within days of return and emitted smoke from the front of the vehicle while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11769399, filed 2026-10Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 | 18 | 1% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 36 | 1% |
| 2011 | 29 | 1% |
| 2010 | 34 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 0% |
| 2007 | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 | 11 | 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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