Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford Fusion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford Fusion has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,114 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 3 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V162000 Front Brake Hoses May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V167000 Steering Wheel may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V427000 Torque Converter Connection may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V874000 Rear Seat Back Pivot Pins may Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 396 complaints
- Power Train 314 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 133 complaints
- Electrical System 125 complaints
- Unknown or Other 103 complaints
- Steering 52 complaints
Of the 1,114 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 1,114 complaints, owners report 30 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford Fusion has a below-average reliability rating due to frequent engine and power train complaints and several significant recalls. Although the vehicle has numerous owner complaints about these areas, the data is not comprehensive, which limits certainty in some aspects.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| power train | 60,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balances
- Coolant system check
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Brake fluid leaks
- Inconsistent braking response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford Fusion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.