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2017 Ford Fusion recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,198
Latest campaign: Mar 10, 2023

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 10, 2023	23V162000
Steering	1	Mar 12, 2018	18V167000
Power train	1	Jul 6, 2017	17V427000
Seats	1	Dec 5, 2016	16V874000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 10, 2023Latest campaign


Mar 10, 202323V162000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V162000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V162000 · Mar 10, 2023
Mar 12, 201818V167000	Steering: steering wheel/handle bar A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V167000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V167000 · Mar 12, 2018
Jul 6, 201717V427000	Power train: automatic transmission torque converter 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V427000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V427000 · Jul 6, 2017
Dec 5, 201616V874000	Seats: mid/rear assembly During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V874000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V874000 · Dec 5, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component1,198

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

1,198Complaints filed

45Involving a crash

10Involving a fire

38Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	404	34	0	4	1
Power train	335	28	6	1	6
Electrical system	146	12	5	2	2
Engine and engine cooling	133	11	0	2	0
Unknown or other	119	10	9	1	8
Service brakes	111	9	14	1	10
Steering	67	6	6	0	2
Hydraulic	50	4	4	0	3
Fuel/propulsion system	40	3	2	1	1
Air bags	35	3	14	0	15
Wheels	27	2	3	0	1
Vehicle speed control	18	2	2	0	2
Visibility/wiper	15	1	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	10	1	1	0	0
Suspension	9	1	1	0	1

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Fusion, Fusion Energi, Fusion Hev.

Latest reports

Steering
“The automatic transmission failed at approximately 59,000 miles. The vehicle was delivered to an authorized Ford dealership on 09/04/2025 for warranty repair. The transmission was replaced.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769399
Steering
“Component: 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.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768560
Power train
“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.”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767414

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2017 Ford Fusion recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Fusion have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Fusion. The most recent, 23V162000 (reported March 10, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Ford Fusion?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 404 complaints out of 1,198 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 45 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Ford Fusion?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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