How common are suspension, wheels, and tires problems on the 2017 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 27 complaints in this category for the 2017 Fusion, which is 2% of the 1,110 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Fusion lug nut issue?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2017 Fusion's suspension, wheels, and tires complaints, despite multiple owners reporting swollen lug nuts.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels, and tires complaints on the 2017 Fusion is 43,271 miles.

Did any suspension, wheels, or tires complaints lead to crashes?

NHTSA data lists 3 crashes and 1 injury tied to suspension, wheels, and tires complaints for the 2017 Fusion, with no fires reported.

How does the 2017 Fusion compare to other model years for this issue?

The 2017 Fusion's 27 complaints and 2% share are lower than earlier years like 2010, which had 184 complaints and a 4% share.

2017 Ford Fusion Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints account for 27 of 1,110 total complaints (2%) for the 2017 Ford Fusion, with a median failure mileage of 43,271. No related recall is listed for this component on this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 27; 2% of 1,110
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 43,272 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners repeatedly report swollen lug nuts on all four wheels that cannot be removed by hand, by dealer technicians, or by roadside assistance.
Several owners discovered the swollen lug nut condition during routine tire rotation or after a flat tire, leaving them unable to mount a spare.
One owner reported a wheel and hub separating from the vehicle while turning at low speed, causing a crash into the pavement.
One owner described a shift linkage repeatedly detaching from the transmission, causing the transmission to slip.
Owners describe the swollen lug nuts as a safety risk, warning that studs could break under added load if one nut fails.

When 2017 Ford Fusion suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 9, 2017, latest May 9, 2024.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2017 to May 2024; peak Jun 2021 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Fusion model year

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

200620 (3%)
200738 (4%)
200812 (1%)
200919 (2%)
2010184 (4%)
201180 (3%)
201272 (3%)
201347 (3%)
201457 (4%)
201531 (3%)
201653 (3%)
201727 (2%)
201813 (3%)
20194 (1%)
20209 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels, and tires problems on the 2017 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 27 complaints in this category for the 2017 Fusion, which is 2% of the 1,110 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Fusion lug nut issue?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2017 Fusion's suspension, wheels, and tires complaints, despite multiple owners reporting swollen lug nuts.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels, and tires complaints on the 2017 Fusion is 43,271 miles.
Did any suspension, wheels, or tires complaints lead to crashes?: NHTSA data lists 3 crashes and 1 injury tied to suspension, wheels, and tires complaints for the 2017 Fusion, with no fires reported.
How does the 2017 Fusion compare to other model years for this issue?: The 2017 Fusion's 27 complaints and 2% share are lower than earlier years like 2010, which had 184 complaints and a 4% share.