Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 Ford Fusion: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Ford Fusion at 20–42 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 1,204 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

20–42

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as FUSION ENERGI, FUSION HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ford dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Ford Fusion recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 23V162000 Reported Mar 10, 2023

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 23S12)
Units affected: 1,280,726 (estimate)
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.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar

NHTSA 18V167000 Reported Mar 12, 2018

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 18S08)
Units affected: 1,301,986 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Risk: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Torque converter

NHTSA 17V427000 Reported Jul 6, 2017

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 17S16)
Units affected: 6,026 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats: Mid/rear assembly

NHTSA 16V874000 Reported Dec 5, 2016

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 16S43)
Units affected: 25 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded.
Risk: During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S43.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Ford Fusion fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Ford Fusion EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Fusion AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/29/23 mpg	—	$2,900	386
Fusion AWD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/26/20 mpg	—	$3,350	444
Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular Gas and Electricity / Electricity	43/41/42 mpg 97 MPGe on electricity	22 mi	$1,600	112
Fusion FWD	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/34/27 mpg	—	$2,500	328
Fusion FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/31/25 mpg	—	$2,700	362
Fusion FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/32/25 mpg	—	$2,700	361
Fusion Hybrid FWD	2.0L 4-cyl hybrid	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	43/41/42 mpg	—	$1,600	210

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Ford Fusion crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Ford Fusion NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.9%	Optional
2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.9%	Optional
2017 Ford Fusion Energi 4 DR FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	4 stars	10.9%	Optional
2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.9%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Ford Fusion owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,204 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fusion, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 45 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 38 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Ford Fusion complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	405
Power train	323
Electrical system	140
Engine and engine cooling	131
Unknown or other	121
Steering	66
Service brakes	60
Service brakes, hydraulic	49
Fuel/propulsion system	40
Air bags	33

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Ford Fusion model years

Ford Fusion by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2020 Fusion	23–42 mpg	3	235	5/5
2019 Fusion	20–42 mpg	4	473	5/5
2018 Fusion	20–42 mpg	2	509	5/5
2016 Fusion	25–41 mpg	13	1,731	5/5
2015 Fusion	25–41 mpg	14	1,065	5/5

All Ford Fusion years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Ford models

2017 Ford C-MAX 2017 Ford Edge 2017 Ford Escape 2017 Ford Expedition 2017 Ford Explorer 2017 Ford F150 2017 Ford Fiesta 2017 Ford Flex 2017 Ford Focus 2017 Ford GT 2017 Ford Mustang 2017 Ford Taurus 2017 Ford Transit Connect 2017 Ford Transit T150 Wagon

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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