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2017 Ford Fusion Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2017 Ford Fusion, 3% of all 1,110 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest fuel system complaint count among 15 Fusion model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 75,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
37
3% of 1,110
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2017 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 25, 2017, latest Aug 18, 2026.

2017 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2017Oct 2019Nov 2020Aug 2022Jan 2024Sep 2024Feb 2025Oct 2025
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2017 to Aug 2026; peak May 2020 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 200615 (2%)
  2. 200718 (2%)
  3. 200811 (1%)
  4. 200912 (1%)
  5. 2010705 (14%)
  6. 2011237 (9%)
  7. 201265 (3%)
  8. 2013141 (8%)
  9. 201482 (6%)
  10. 201567 (7%)
  11. 201692 (6%)
  12. 201737 (3%)
  13. 201830 (7%)
  14. 201917 (5%)
  15. 202012 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Ford Fusion have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2017 Ford Fusion, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,000 miles.
Which Ford Fusion year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2010 Ford Fusion has the most fuel system complaints (705), compared with 37 for the 2017.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2017 Ford Fusion?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2017 Ford Fusion is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.