2017 Ford Fusion fuel/propulsion system problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Ford Fusion — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“If i do not run my car for atleast 10 minutes before driving, my gas tank will start making a loud horn sound, and when this happens and i go to slow down, the car will shut off. Mechanics say there’s an issue with the purge valve and the charcoal filter. I’ve already had this issue fixed three…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
“Coolant leaking into cylinder, causing sudden rough driving, engine overheating warnings that don’t match temperature readings and distract driving.”
filed Jan 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 Fusion | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 Fusion | 22 | 5% |
| 2016 Fusion | 83 | 5% |
| 2015 Fusion | 56 | 6% |
| 2014 Fusion | 71 | 5% |
| 2013 Fusion | 120 | 7% |
| 2012 Fusion | 58 | 2% |
| 2011 Fusion | 176 | 6% |
| 2010 Fusion | 484 | 9% |
| 2009 Fusion | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 Fusion | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford Fusion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.