2017 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2017 Ford Fusion, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 29,500 miles.
- 125electrical system complaints
- 29,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 125 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Fusion electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 38 | 21% | 4,051 |
| 2019 Fusion | 36 | 11% | 19,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 26 | 6% | 40,563 |
| 2017 Fusion | 125 | 11% | 29,500 |
| 2016 Fusion | 150 | 9% | 58,100 |
| 2015 Fusion | 102 | 10% | 61,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 160 | 12% | 60,713 |
| 2013 Fusion | 160 | 9% | 55,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 164 | 7% | 63,400 |
| 2011 Fusion | 203 | 7% | 57,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 324 | 6% | 63,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 23 | 2% | 66,500 |
| 2008 Fusion | 28 | 2% | 83,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 55 | 5% | 84,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 71 | 10% | 87,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2017 Ford Fusion. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2017 Ford Fusion. Transmission replaced February 2026 at 98,175 miles by independent repair facility. Check engine light illuminated immediately following replacement and has remained on continuously since. Autozone scan showed emissions-related code only. On August 28, 2026 at approximately…
On 7/8/2026, the vehicle became undriveable. Placing the vehicle in reverse on the shidfter dial using registered a conflicting direction on the dashboard indicator. The vehicle was towed to a dealership and the repair consisted of replacing the shift cable bushing. This was the same fix required…
The door entry control numbers are on all the time now which will cause the battery to drain if the car is not driven daily. It says that water from a car wash or rain has gotten in behind the door control panel.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford Fusions have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 125 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2017 Ford Fusion (11% of the 1,112 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Fusion electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 29,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2017 Ford Fusion problems
- Engine problems (395)
- Power Train problems (313)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (134)
- Steering problems (52)
- Service Brakes problems (50)
See all 2017 Ford Fusion problems or electrical system problems across all Fusion years.