2017 Ford Fusion steering problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Ford Fusion — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am the owner of a 2017 Ford Fusion with 61,000 miles on the odometer. Please note that I have always taken good care of my car, having it serviced promptly when required. In recent weeks, I have had to replace my complete steering rack (cost $4,500) and two weeks later, my 1.7-liter Ecoboost…”
filed Jun 27, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The vehicle was started; however, the steering wheel failed to function as intended. The contact moved the gear shift lever to reverse(R), and the steering wheel seized. The tow truck driver had a difficult time trying to move the vehicle onto the flatbed truck…”
filed Feb 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while…Campaign 18V167000 · Mar 12, 2018
Steering problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 12 | 7% |
| 2019 Fusion | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Fusion | 19 | 4% |
| 2016 Fusion | 176 | 11% |
| 2015 Fusion | 160 | 16% |
| 2014 Fusion | 325 | 25% |
| 2013 Fusion | 388 | 22% |
| 2012 Fusion | 1,469 | 59% |
| 2011 Fusion | 1,426 | 51% |
| 2010 Fusion | 1,659 | 32% |
| 2009 Fusion | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 11 | 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.