2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fusion Hybrid years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 11 Fusion Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (18 complaints, 26%), typically at around 79,600 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 70owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 26% | 79,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 19% | 20,384 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 19% | 59,900 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 19% | 34,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 11% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 10% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 10% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4% | 1,151 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 4% | 386,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 64,991 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 28,116 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
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.
- Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures (RQ22004) — opened Aug 8, 2022, closed Mar 24, 2023, led to recall 23V162000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Component: Power Steering Module Rack and Pinion assembly The wheel locked up as described below in the middle of me taking a left turn, with the errors popping up as described. The problem has been diagnosed by the local Ford dealership. Three warning lamps that are intermittently on when I start…
Backup camera lens is defective and has UV damage / hazing. Makes reversing extremely difficult and dangerous as the lens is not giving a good image output to the infotainment screen to the point it is difficult to identify anything (cars, pedestrians, etc). Ford has a known recall on the fusions…
The rack and pinion has failed twice within 2 and a half years. The steering has completely gone out twice while driving, causing extremely unsafe circumstances that could put multiple people in danger. After doing some research this is a common issue with Ford Fusions which is putting a lot of…
While driving roughly 5mph leaving from being parked for over 1.5 hours the hybrid battery caught/ control module caught on fire. Causing part of the truck carpet to catch fire. Since there was someone in the backseat that quickly felt the heat they turned the car off and stopped. The fire was put…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while using the key fob to start the vehicle, the heat on the front driver's seat and steering wheel failed to operate as intended. The contact manually depressed the button to turn on the heat. There was no warning light illuminated. The…
Other Ford Fusion Hybrid years
← 2016 Fusion Hybrid · 2018 Fusion Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Hybrid | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 35 | 0 |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2017 | 70 | 0 |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 55 | 0 |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 46 | 2 |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 65 | 1 |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 126 | 1 |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 96 | 0 |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 132 | 0 |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 509 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fusion Hybrid model years, the 2017 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.