IllustrationTRANSMISSION NEEDED REBUILT. TORQUE CONVERTER AND VALUE BODY WENT OUT.
2017 Ford Fusion
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2017 Ford Fusion do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 1,109.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
920–25K
7925–50K
14550–75K
14975–100K
113100–150K
29150K+
607 reports with mileage · 502 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 394 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 310 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 134 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
37 crash reports8 fire reports24 injury reports
Power Train complaints
310 reportsVEHICLE DOESN'T MOVE WHEN PUT INTO GEAR... WHEN TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSTIC, TRANSMISSION CODE POPS UP...
I WENT TO MY CAR AFTER WORK AND ATTEMPTED TO START IT BUT A SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT ERROR OCCURRED AND THE CAR BEGAN PUTTING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON WHEN I TRIED TO SHIFT TO PARK. IT WOULD SAY "SHIFT TO PARK" EVEN WHEN MY KNOB SHOWED THAT THE GEAR WAS IN PARK. IT WOULD ALSO ROTATE THE KNOB BACK TO P EVERY NOW AND THEN WHEN YOU ATTEMPT…
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I WENT TO MY CAR AFTER WORK AND ATTEMPTED TO START IT BUT A SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT ERROR OCCURRED AND THE CAR BEGAN PUTTING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON WHEN I TRIED TO SHIFT TO PARK. IT WOULD SAY "SHIFT TO PARK" EVEN WHEN MY KNOB SHOWED THAT THE GEAR WAS IN PARK. IT WOULD ALSO ROTATE THE KNOB BACK TO P EVERY NOW AND THEN WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO SHIFT INTO A DIFFERENT GEAR.
WHILE DRIVING. 17. FORD. FUSHION. CAR SLOWS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. JERKING TOOK IT IN THE DEALERSHIP. THEY KEPT IT A WEEK. TO TELL ME IT HAD TRANSMISSION. PROBLEMS. TORQUE CONVERTERS. AND NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NOT. COVER UNDER WARRANTY I AM FEMALE AND ALWAY DROVE A FORD. CAR. NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PLACED THE CAR IN PARK TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON WHICH RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (AUTO GIANTS TEMPLE HILLS 4600 BRANCH AVE, TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748 (240…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PLACED THE CAR IN PARK TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON WHICH RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (AUTO GIANTS TEMPLE HILLS 4600 BRANCH AVE, TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748 (240) 685-2274) WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE FORD 2100 SISK RD, MODESTO, CA 95350, FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT BRAKE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE FORD 2100 SISK RD, MODESTO, CA 95350, FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT BRAKE FLUID WAS PUT INTO THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR HOWEVER, A DAY LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A WHOLE CAN OF BRAKE FLUID WAS REPLENISHED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THE BRAKE LINE LEAKED FLUID DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND THE PARKING BRAKE ACTIVATE SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER WAS DAMAGED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER COVE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND THE PARKING BRAKE ACTIVATE SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER WAS DAMAGED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER COVERT FORD (11514 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN TX) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
I HAVE A 2017 FORD FUSION, PURCHASED 6 MTHS AGO. I WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT, WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE IT IMMEDIATELY THREW ITSELF BACK IN PARK AND GAVE ERROR 'SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT SERVICE SOON'. CYCLED CAR ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME RESULT. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OF ANY ISSUES. I AM READING THIS IS HAPPENING…
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I HAVE A 2017 FORD FUSION, PURCHASED 6 MTHS AGO. I WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT, WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE IT IMMEDIATELY THREW ITSELF BACK IN PARK AND GAVE ERROR 'SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT SERVICE SOON'. CYCLED CAR ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME RESULT. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OF ANY ISSUES. I AM READING THIS IS HAPPENING TO ALOT OF 2017 FORD FUSIONS. I AM OUT OF WARRANTY, THE DEALERSHIP IS FIGHTING ME ON WARRANTY WHEN I SPECIFICALLY SAID I WOULD NOT BUY IT WITHOUT ONE, AND I CANT AFFORD TO FIX IT. I STILL OWE OVER $14,000 ON THIS CAR AND JUST HAVING IT 6 MTHS I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED. HOPE THIS IS RECALLED!
MY CAR IS JERKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON IT HAS BEEN SINCE JULY AND THEY CAN'T TELL ME BUT IT A RECALL ON THE 2.0 LITER BUT NOT ON MINE FOR A 2.5 TORQUE CONVERTER THAT IS THE PROBLEM AND THE GUY AT FORD PLACE SAID IT WOULD BE 2700 TO FIX I WOULD RATHER RUN IT IN A RIVER WOW
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED "AUTO START STOP SHIFT TO (P) THEN RESTART ENGINE". THE CONTACT DID AS INSTRUCTED AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED "AUTO START STOP SHIFT TO (P) THEN RESTART ENGINE". THE CONTACT DID AS INSTRUCTED AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT CALLED MIDWAY FORD (2777 SNELLING AVE N, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113, (651) 636-8200) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT 61,000 MILES, THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,115. *LN*JB
Official recalls
423V162000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Mar 10, 2023
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
18V167000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Mar 12, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
17V427000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
Jul 6, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.
16V874000 · Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Dec 5, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S43.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1RQ22004 · Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
Opened Aug 8, 2022 · Closed Mar 24, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
On August 8, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 50 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging front brake jounce hose ruptures on model year (MY) 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A ruptured front brake hose results in a brake fluid leak. As a result, the driver may experience an increase in pedal travel and a reduction in the rate of deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. It should be noted that the subject vehicles identified fell outside the scope of NHTSA Safety Recall 20V-469, which addressed front brake hoses rupturing on certain MY 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The result causes a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needing to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.On March 10, 2023, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted to NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-162 (Ford Recall 23S12) to address front brake jounce hoses that may rupture. Ford found the rupture occurs from a localized failure of the internal reinforcement braid due to cyclic fatigue through tensile/bending and torsional inputs during suspension and steering articulations. The supplier for the front brake jounce hoses is Hitachi. This recall affects the subject vehicles equipped with non-hybrid engines and the suspect front brake jounce hoses (a total of 1,280,726 vehicles). The recall covers subject vehicles built from February 3, 2012 to July 19, 2017 when the suspect hoses were used in vehicle production. The remedy is for dealerships to replace both front brake jounce hoses with new hoses that have a revised braid material at no cost. The vehicles equipped with hybrid engines are excluded from the recall because the internal hose pressure is much lower due to the regenerative braking provided by the hybrid brake system. No failures of brake hoses on hybrid vehicles have been reported to ODI or Ford.Ford's actions address ODIs concerns at this time. Hybrid vehicles will be monitored for related failures. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by new circumstances.The 103 ODI numbers cited above can be viewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ID numbers:11511014, 11510867, 11510318, 11509030, 11505993, 11504989, 11504400, 11502147, 11502082, 11501820, 11501283, 11498439, 11498296, 11496842, 11496335, 11494931, 11494851, 11494252, 11493001, 11492084, 11492070, 11491444, 11491274, 11488858, 11488027, 11487627, 11487416, 11487233, 11486150, 11484924, 11484526, 11484080, 11483948, 11483926, 11483739, 11483723, 11482773, 11482690, 11481077, 11480788, 11480294, 11480052, 11479338, 11479334, 11479252, 11479247, 11479187, 11479094, 11479048, 11478985, 11478953, 11478729, 11478216, 11476892, 11476282, 11470558, 11468994, 11467109, 11466294, 11462746, 11461217, 11456065, 11455367, 11444848, 11436419, 11436376, 11430685, 11428329, 11425083, 11421026, 11420738, 11420735, 11420298, 11418197, 11403926, 11397549, 11366991, 11366757, 11361016, 11359968, 11354569, 11352165, 11350344, 11348799, 11343929, 11343205, 11331947, 11329020, 11319596, 11310529, 11292271, 11288455, 11254787, 11253479, 11253244, 11234622, 11230669, 11230050, 11228240, 11221111, 11143630, 11129392 and 11120228.