2017 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
Owners have filed 395 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2017 Ford Fusion, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 76,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (23% of reports).
- 395engine complaints
- 76,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $8,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 55%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 90 of 395 complaints (23%)
- White smoke: mentioned in 42 of 395 complaints (11%)
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 38 of 395 complaints (10%)
- Leaking cylinder: mentioned in 25 of 395 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2017 Ford Fusion at $8,500, and half of them between $7,250 and $9,700.
Based on 42 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2020–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 160 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 395 complaints, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Fusion engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 52 | 28% | 79,000 |
| 2019 Fusion | 153 | 48% | 78,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 205 | 46% | 90,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 395 | 36% | 76,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 443 | 27% | 78,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 272 | 27% | 79,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 204 | 15% | 76,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 386 | 22% | 83,005 |
| 2012 Fusion | 111 | 4% | 52,389 |
| 2011 Fusion | 276 | 10% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 700 | 14% | 56,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 30 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 39 | 3% | 89,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 56 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 47 | 6% | 98,375 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
We purchased this 2017 Ford Fusion 1.5L EcoBoost in August 2022 at 48,968 miles. At 55,940 miles, the vehicle developed a documented coolant leak requiring water-pump replacement. At approximately 75,520 miles, the coolant level was again documented as requiring attention. At approximately 84,189…
I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious engine failure and safety issue involving my 2017 Ford Fusion equipped with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine. At approximately 79,000 miles, my vehicle experienced a coolant intrusion failure. While driving, the engine suddenly stalled in the middle of an…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle lost motive power, and the RPM became elevated. In addition, the contact became aware of an abnormal odor. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford Fusions have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 395 owner complaints about engine for the 2017 Ford Fusion (36% 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?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 76,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2017 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $8,500 (half paid between $7,250 and $9,700), from 42 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2017 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 90 of 395 complaints, followed by “white smoke” (42).
Other 2017 Ford Fusion problems
See all 2017 Ford Fusion problems or engine problems across all Fusion years.