How common are engine problems in the 2017 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 509 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Fusion, which is 46% of all 1,110 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the years covered.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Fusion engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on this model year.

At what mileage do 2017 Fusion engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 77,316 miles.

Have engine issues caused crashes or fires in the 2017 Fusion?

NHTSA data tied to this component shows 2 crashes, 6 fires, and 3 injuries among the reported complaints.

2017 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 509 of 1,110 complaints (46%) on the 2017 Ford Fusion, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue. Median mileage at failure was 77,316 miles.

Engine complaints: 509; 46% of 1,110
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 77,316 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report overheating and coolant loss, including cases where the temperature gauge spikes suddenly at highway speed and coolant leaks into the cabin through the heater core.
Some vehicles caught fire after overheating, with owners noting the engine compartment showed signs of coolant failure shortly before the fire.
Several owners describe the engine stalling unexpectedly while decelerating or shortly after purchase, sometimes with no diagnostic codes found during dealership inspection.
On the 2.7L V6 Sport model, owners report exhaust fumes entering the cabin under hard acceleration and a persistent gas-like odor while driving.
A few owners mention the car losing power randomly during light driving, with the dashboard showing an accessory-only state without warning lights.

When 2017 Ford Fusion engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 9, 2016, latest Sep 14, 2026.

509 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q3 (71).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Fusion model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20101,320 (26%)
2011451 (16%)
2012181 (7%)
2013468 (26%)
2014247 (19%)
2015318 (32%)
2016564 (35%)
2017509 (46%)
2018273 (62%)
2019203 (64%)
202060 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2017 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 509 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Fusion, which is 46% of all 1,110 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the years covered.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Fusion engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do 2017 Fusion engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 77,316 miles.
Have engine issues caused crashes or fires in the 2017 Fusion?: NHTSA data tied to this component shows 2 crashes, 6 fires, and 3 injuries among the reported complaints.