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2017 Ford Fusion recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2017 Ford Fusion. Owners have filed 1,199 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Ford dealer.

4recalls

1,199owner complaints

254+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2017 Ford Fusion. Check your Fusion by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2017 Ford Fusion recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V162000
Oct 3, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
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.
Fix
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 details for 23V162000 →
Steering · NHTSA 18V167000
Dec 3, 2018Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
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.
Fix
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 details for 18V167000 →
Power Train · NHTSA 17V427000
Jun 7, 2017Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
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.
Fix
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 details for 17V427000 →
Seats · NHTSA 16V874000
May 12, 2016Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly
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.
Fix
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 details for 16V874000 →

2017 Ford Fusion complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 1,199 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fusion, reporting 45 crashes, 10 fires, 38 injuries. Ford has issued at least 254 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

Engine404
Power Train337
Electrical System146
Engine and Engine Cooling134
Unknown Or Other119
Steering67

Service bulletins by component

Electrical System (132)
Equipment (97)
Engine and Engine Cooling (89)
Power Train (51)
Engine (28)
Seats (20)

Read Ford Fusion owner complaints and bulletins, every year

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2017 Ford Fusion recalls (4)

4 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2017 Ford Fusion. Owners have filed 1,199 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Ford dealer.

4recalls

1,199owner complaints

254+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2017 Ford Fusion. Check your Fusion by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2017 Ford Fusion recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V162000

Oct 3, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

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.
Fix: 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 details for 23V162000 →

Steering · NHTSA 18V167000

Dec 3, 2018Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

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.
Fix: 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 details for 18V167000 →

Power Train · NHTSA 17V427000

Jun 7, 2017Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter

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.
Fix: 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 details for 17V427000 →

Seats · NHTSA 16V874000

May 12, 2016Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly

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.
Fix: 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 details for 16V874000 →

2017 Ford Fusion complaints and service bulletins

Most-reported components

Engine404

Power Train337

Electrical System146

Engine and Engine Cooling134

Unknown Or Other119

Steering67

Service bulletins by component

Electrical System (132)

Equipment (97)

Engine and Engine Cooling (89)

Power Train (51)

Engine (28)

Seats (20)