2017 Ford Fusion vs 2017 Lincoln MKZ
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Fusion | 2017 Lincoln MKZ |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,109 | 138 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 253 | 222 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 20–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,890 mi | 71,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Lincoln MKZ |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 394 | 76 |
| Power Train | 310 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 134 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 125 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 50 | 8 |
| Steering | 51 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 49 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 257 | 29 |
| Overheating | 155 | 30 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 120 | 20 |
| Stalling | 92 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 71 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 35 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 32 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 22 | 0 |
2017 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.