2017 Ford Fusion Energi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fusion Energi years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. That ranks 7th out of 9 Fusion Energi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 47%), typically at around 28,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Ford Fusion Energi problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 47% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 24% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 18% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 12% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 12% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 3,089 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 9,900 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 9,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Ford Fusion Energi recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I lost power while on the Freeway any indicators flashed: "see manual", "pre-collision assist not available", "service advance track", "downhill assist not available", the check engine light was on. It seems that when to limp mode. I took it to the Ford fusion dealer so they could check the car…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while attempting to drive out of the drive-thru, the gear shifter was stuck in park(P). The contact had experienced several failures. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into drive. The contact stated that once the…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that after her son had parked and turned off the vehicle and upon returning to the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The vehicle was not repaired…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed to return to the original position; or would not respond immediately and effectively to stop the vehicle. The brake warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, with the steering wheel feeling abnormally loose. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…
Other Ford Fusion Energi years
← 2016 Fusion Energi · 2018 Fusion Energi →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Energi | 43 | 0 |
| 2019 Fusion Energi | 122 | 1 |
| 2018 Fusion Energi | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 Fusion Energi | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 Fusion Energi | 23 | 1 |
| 2014 Fusion Energi | 34 | 0 |
| 2013 Fusion Energi | 39 | 0 |
| 2012 Fusion Energi | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fusion Energi model years, the 2017 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.