2017 Ford Fusion service brakes, hydraulic problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2017 Ford Fusion — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after shifting to drive(D), the vehicle erroneously rolled backwards up a slight incline. The failure had occurred on several occasions. Additionally, while driving down a hill and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes malfunctioned, the…”
filed Dec 16, 2025
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in gear while accelerating from a stop. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move. The brake and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the…”
filed May 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluidCampaign 23V162000 · Mar 10, 2023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Fusion | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Fusion | 50 | 3% |
| 2015 Fusion | 41 | 4% |
| 2014 Fusion | 26 | 2% |
| 2013 Fusion | 19 | 1% |
| 2012 Fusion | 7 | 0% |
| 2011 Fusion | 25 | 1% |
| 2010 Fusion | 101 | 2% |
| 2009 Fusion | 60 | 6% |
| 2008 Fusion | 74 | 5% |
| 2007 Fusion | 22 | 2% |
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.