2017 Ford Fusion Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2017 Ford Fusion, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake fluid” (34% of reports).
- 50service brakes complaints
- 56,500median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%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.
- Brake fluid: mentioned in 17 of 50 complaints (34%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Fusion service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 10 | 5% | 38,750 |
| 2019 Fusion | 4 | 1% | 7,735 |
| 2018 Fusion | 4 | 1% | 114,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 50 | 4% | 56,500 |
| 2016 Fusion | 85 | 5% | 53,650 |
| 2015 Fusion | 82 | 8% | 64,432 |
| 2014 Fusion | 88 | 7% | 74,618 |
| 2013 Fusion | 53 | 3% | 41,500 |
| 2012 Fusion | 104 | 4% | 72,809 |
| 2011 Fusion | 169 | 6% | 101,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 437 | 9% | 111,064 |
| 2009 Fusion | 473 | 46% | 102,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 479 | 35% | 109,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 126 | 12% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 27 | 4% | 115,275 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
NHTSA claim # 11739491 update 05/22/2026 Young Ford Ogden Utah is refusing to execute the remedy for open safety recall 23S12 on my vehicle. They are refusing to run diagnostics test to honor the recall without paying $100 and up fee.
NHTSA recall 23V-162/Ford recall 23S12 Vehicle suffered secondary failure of recall remedy part which caused an immediate loss of braking ability. Ford dealer refused a safety tow unless I paid for it upfront which forced me to use my personal roadside insurance. After calling local dealer to…
I was driving and the car just stopped it wouldn't let me put in park or drive it just stayed in neutral. And I was stuck it kept the the emergency break on. Then it wouldn't turn off all the way which caused the car to drain battery.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford Fusions have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2017 Ford Fusion (4% 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 service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2017 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “brake fluid”, in 17 of 50 complaints, followed by “brakes failed” (5).
Other 2017 Ford Fusion problems
- Engine problems (395)
- Power Train problems (313)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (134)
- Electrical System problems (125)
- Steering problems (52)
See all 2017 Ford Fusion problems or service brakes problems across all Fusion years.