The 2017 Ford Fusion is a midsize cars vehicle covered by 7 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 1,114 owner complaints and 4 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 37 report a crash and 8 report a fire; 24 complaints report injuries totalling 30 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Engine, named in 396 complaints (35.5% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★☆☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2017 Ford Fusion variants: 2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD — 5★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) that include the 2017 Ford Fusion. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 18V167000 — Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar 12/03/2018
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Campaign 16V874000 — Seats:mid/rear Assembly 05/12/2016
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Campaign 17V427000 — Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 06/07/2017
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Campaign 23V162000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings 10/03/2023
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Consequence: 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.
Owner Complaints (1,114)
Owners have filed 1,114 complaints about the 2017 Ford Fusion with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 396 | 35.5% |
| Power Train | 314 | 28.2% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 133 | 11.9% |
| Electrical System | 125 | 11.2% |
| Service Brakes | 103 | 9.2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 103 | 9.2% |
| Steering | 52 | 4.7% |
| Hydraulic | 49 | 4.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 3.1% |
| Air Bags | 28 | 2.5% |
| Wheels | 24 | 2.2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 1.4% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Engine, 396 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2024 with 245 filings. Owners filed 1,114 complaints in total across 11 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 37 and those involving a fire number 8; 24 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2017 Ford Fusion as a midsize cars vehicle and published ratings for 7 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 20–42 MPG; the median configuration returns 21 city / 32 highway / 25 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 42 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 |
Showing the 6 most common configuration groups of 7 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 Ford Fusion have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 1,114 complaints for the 2017 Ford Fusion when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Engine with 396 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2017 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) covering the 2017 Ford Fusion in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 18V167000 for Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar.
What is the 2017 Ford Fusion's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2017 Ford Fusion get?
The EPA rated 7 configurations of the 2017 Ford Fusion. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 42 MPG, with a median of 25 MPG (median city 21, median highway 32).