2017 Ford Fusion power train problems
310 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Ford Fusion — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Orange wrench light came on dash with see manual ( symbol represents powertrain malfunction). Car lost power and started jerky shifting between second and third gear. We limped the car home and parked until we could get an appointment at the dealership for service. Took it to dealership. They found…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“The transmission shifter cable bushing on my 2017 Ford Fusion has failed and completely disconnected from the transmission housing on two separate occasions.When this happens, the gear shifter inside the cabin operates freely, but the transmission fails to engage the selected gear. The vehicle…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque…Campaign 17V427000 · Jul 6, 2017
Power Train problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 67 | 37% |
| 2019 Fusion | 68 | 22% |
| 2018 Fusion | 106 | 24% |
| 2016 Fusion | 310 | 19% |
| 2015 Fusion | 143 | 14% |
| 2014 Fusion | 235 | 18% |
| 2013 Fusion | 280 | 16% |
| 2012 Fusion | 158 | 6% |
| 2011 Fusion | 268 | 10% |
| 2010 Fusion | 894 | 17% |
| 2009 Fusion | 20 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 47 | 3% |
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.