2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
NHTSA has 70 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid, received from 2016 to 2026. The most-reported system is power train (18 complaints, 26%), followed by electrical system (13) and steering (13). Owners reported 7 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries and 0 deaths. Median mileage at failure: 47,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023, with 19 received that year. NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Quick answers
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Owners report power train problems most often: 18 of 70 NHTSA complaints (26%), followed by electrical system (13) and steering (13).
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage at failure is 47,000 miles, across 40 complaints that reported mileage.
Have owners reported crashes or fires in the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Yes. Owners reported 7 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries and 0 deaths in NHTSA complaints.
Problems by system
| System | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Median miles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 18 | 26% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79,600 | |
| Electrical system | 13 | 19% | 2 | 1 | 1 | 20,384 | |
| Steering | 13 | 19% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59,900 | |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 19% | 2 | 0 | 4 | 34,600 | |
| Service brakes | 8 | 11% | 3 | 0 | 3 | 42,000 | |
| Air bags | 7 | 10% | 4 | 0 | 6 | 59,000 | |
| Engine | 7 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60,000 | |
| Fuel system | 4 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29,500 | |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | |
| Visibility and wipers | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,150 | |
| Wheels | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 386,500 | |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1% | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | |
| Speed control | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28,116 | |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64,991 | |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
A complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints received by year
Safety recalls (0)
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for this model year.
Check a specific car with its VIN at NHTSA recall lookup.
What owners describe
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. The message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The RED Triangle Symbol (Master Warning Light) was illuminated.…
Power train · NHTSA complaint 11598600, received 2024-07-03The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission bearing and that the transmission needed to…
Power train · NHTSA complaint 11576027, received 2024-03-07While driving roughly 5mph leaving from being parked for over 1.5 hours the hybrid battery caught/ control module caught on fire. Causing part of the truck carpet to catch fire. Since there was someone in the backseat that quickly felt the heat they turned the car off and stopped. The fire was put…
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11661325, received 2025-05-15The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while using the key fob to start the vehicle, the heat on the front driver's seat and steering wheel failed to operate as intended. The contact manually depressed the button to turn on the heat. There was no warning light illuminated. The…
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11648737, received 2025-03-17Component: Power Steering Module Rack and Pinion assembly The wheel locked up as described below in the middle of me taking a left turn, with the errors popping up as described. The problem has been diagnosed by the local Ford dealership. Three warning lamps that are intermittently on when I start…
Steering · NHTSA complaint 11768560, received 2026-10-02The rack and pinion has failed twice within 2 and a half years. The steering has completely gone out twice while driving, causing extremely unsafe circumstances that could put multiple people in danger. After doing some research this is a common issue with Ford Fusions which is putting a lot of…
Steering · NHTSA complaint 11760256, received 2026-08-28Other Ford Fusion Hybrid model years
- 2010 · 509 complaints
- 2011 · 132 complaints
- 2012 · 96 complaints
- 2013 · 126 complaints
- 2014 · 65 complaints
- 2015 · 46 complaints
- 2016 · 55 complaints
- 2018 · 59 complaints
- 2019 · 35 complaints
- 2020 · 8 complaints
Source
Built from the NHTSA complaints flat file and the NHTSA recalls flat files, data as of 2026-10-22. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models collect more of them.