2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 26% of its 69 total complaints — the highest share among all model years. Owners report gear-shifter lockups, transmission failures, and torque converter faults, with a median failure mileage of 79,600. No related recall is on file.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 18
- 26% of 69 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 69
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 79,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Gear shifter sticks or defaults back to park, sometimes with a shift-system fault warning light illuminated.
- "Stop Safely Now" message appears while driving and the vehicle loses motive power, requiring a tow.
- Torque converter faults cause a scraping noise from the front of the vehicle or, in one case, failure of the weld studs connecting it to the engine flexplate.
- Transmission fails outright and requires full replacement, in one instance at 131,000 miles.
- Vehicle unexpectedly rolls forward after being shifted into park, in one case leading to a crash.
- Transmission control module needs reprogramming and actuator work after shifter defaults to park.
When 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 27, 2018, latest Jul 3, 2024.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission problems in the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Fusion Hybrid, making up 26% of its 69 total complaints — the largest share of any model year for this component.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid transmission?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this component on the 2017 model year.
- At what mileage do these transmission issues usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 79,600 miles, though individual cases range from around 38,000 to 131,000 miles.
- What specific transmission failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe shifters sticking in park, "Stop Safely Now" warnings followed by loss of power, torque converter faults, and full transmission replacements.