2016 Ford Fusion vs 2017 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Fusion | 2017 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,620 | 1,109 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 153 | 253 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 58 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 20–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,348 mi | 72,890 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 441 | 394 |
| Power Train | 310 | 310 |
| Electrical System | 147 | 125 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 108 | 134 |
| Steering | 176 | 51 |
| Service Brakes | 84 | 50 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 83 | 35 |
| Back Over Prevention | 115 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 227 | 257 |
| Overheating | 180 | 155 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 121 | 120 |
| Stalling | 108 | 92 |
| Vibration / shaking | 63 | 71 |
| Loss of power | 60 | 35 |
| Hesitation / surging | 30 | 32 |
| Steering problems | 24 | 0 |
2016 Ford Fusion
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.