2017 Ford Fusion HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 70 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Yahya S. from Livonia, United States, CC BY 2.0.
Where the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid has problems
70 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 18 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 3 |
| Steering | 13 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 vs. every other Fusion Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fusion Hybrid median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Front Brake Jounce Hose FailuresLed to recall 23V-162
What Fusion Hybrid owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. The…
The 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 be…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to move out of park. The vehicle had been towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission range control module had failed. The gear shifter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact…
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