2017 Ford Fusion Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2017 Ford Fusion, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 81,571 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (50% of reports).
- 134engine and engine cooling complaints
- 81,571median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Coolant intrusion: mentioned in 67 of 134 complaints (50%)
- Smoke exhaust: mentioned in 18 of 134 complaints (13%)
- Satisfaction program 21N12: mentioned in 14 of 134 complaints (10%)
- Cylinders engine: mentioned in 9 of 134 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 119 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 134 complaints, 2 a fire.
Ford Fusion engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 7 | 4% | 99,064 |
| 2019 Fusion | 55 | 17% | 85,952 |
| 2018 Fusion | 88 | 20% | 101,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 134 | 12% | 81,571 |
| 2016 Fusion | 109 | 7% | 110,750 |
| 2015 Fusion | 52 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 33 | 2% | 102,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 72 | 4% | 119,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 5 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2011 Fusion | 14 | 1% | 31,243 |
| 2010 Fusion | 93 | 2% | 49,500 |
| 2009 Fusion | 7 | 1% | 108,252 |
| 2008 Fusion | 1 | 0% | 68,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 16 | 2% | 58,100 |
| 2006 Fusion | 11 | 2% | 71,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling 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.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford Fusions have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 134 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2017 Ford Fusion (12% 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 engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 81,571 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2017 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 67 of 134 complaints, followed by “smoke exhaust” (18).
Other 2017 Ford Fusion problems
- Engine problems (395)
- Power Train problems (313)
- Electrical System problems (125)
- Steering problems (52)
- Service Brakes problems (50)
See all 2017 Ford Fusion problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Fusion years.