2017 Ford Fusion Energi Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
25/100
#7 most-complained of 9 Fusion Energi years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Ford Fusion Energi has a Complaint Index of 25 with 17 complaints, ranking 7th out of 9 model years and earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other Fusion Energi years. Electrical System issues lead at 47% of complaints, with no recalls filed.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 42
- 43 city / 41 hwy
Top 2017 Ford Fusion Energi problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System8 (47%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (24%)
- Brakes3 (18%)
- Engine3 (18%)
- Other3 (18%)
- Steering2 (12%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
What owners report
- Owners report the rear lithium-ion battery catching fire in the trunk while the car was parked and not plugged in, with heavy smoke damage.
- Some describe the car losing all power while driving, with one case shifting into reverse unexpectedly.
- Owners describe the touchscreen shutting off and restarting repeatedly while driving, sometimes with unexplained electrical noises when parked.
- Several report adaptive cruise control disengaging autonomous braking during panic-stop situations, reducing braking effectiveness.
- Some describe sudden loss of power on the freeway with multiple warning messages and lights, including check engine and airbag lights.
- A few owners report the electronic power steering feeling loose or locking up, with one case tied to a steering column fastener failure.
2017 Ford Fusion Energi recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2017 Ford Fusion Energi fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 43 MPG
- Highway
- 41 MPG
- Combined
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular Gas and Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Fusion Energi years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi reliable?
- NHTSA lists 17 complaints for the 2017 Fusion Energi, giving it a Complaint Index of 25. It ranks 7th out of 9 model years and gets a 'Good' verdict compared to other Fusion Energi years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 47% of complaints (8 of 17), including one fire and one crash reported at a median mileage of 28,000 miles.
- Does the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi and 0 do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 model compare to other Fusion Energi years?
- The 2017 model's Complaint Index of 25 is lower than 2013 (63), 2014 (75), 2019 (100), and 2020 (88), all of which carry Caution or Avoid verdicts, making 2017 one of the better years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi?
- EPA rates the 2017 Fusion Energi at 42 mpg combined (43 city / 41 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550.