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2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid fuel/propulsion system problems

34 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid cite fuel/propulsion system, 3% of all 1,084 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
34
3% of all complaints
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the fuel/propulsion system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The temp gauge suddenly jumped up and alert said coolant was low. Driving on freeway, car shut down before I could get into a shoulder. Big rigs swerving around me, could have been killed. No leaks under car. Cap off the coolant reservoir and the coolant level bubbles up back to normal. After that, even driving one mile makes the temp gauge jump up and drop down erratically. Quoted more thank $8,000 to repair because it requires a new engine? Ford dealership said this is very common issue for Ford Fusions, that it is a design flaw and many of their clients have had similar safety scares.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 11, 2025Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11660215
“Just got my car I’m financing (used) It’s been giving me problems since I got it slow acceleration, overheat . , engine stalling Start and go Option isn’t working . Can I have a professional assist me with a recall maintenance please”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 18, 2025Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11655528
“I believe my 2017 ford fusion should be included in the recall for the BECM for the 2019-2020 because my charging port has a sticker with QR code and ( CD391 PHEV ) and I keep having intermittent problems with the Battery Energy Control Module”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 12, 2025Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11654262
“There is a recall on 2017 Ford Fusion's torque converter. I currently have a 2017 Ford Fusion. After inspection at a Ford service dealership, the "torque converter clutch internally failed filling the transmission filter with metal debris and starving the pump for fluid causing debris to go throughout the transmission." The problem with this, is that even though it's list as a recall for ,y specific car, the recall is not listed under my VIN number. This inspection was done on December 17, 2024. The safety of myself and children were put at risk when my car hesitated to accelerate on multiple occurrences on busy roads and intersections. The problem has been reproduced by a Ford dealer and has also been inspected by a Ford service dealership. There were no warning lights on indicating that there was a problem.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 31, 2024Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11633352
“Stopped at red light. When removing pedal from brake car would not move forward. Made revving noise when has applied. Car would not move but was still running. Could not drive car afterwards. .”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 17, 2024Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11631245
“EVAP system leak causes car to not start after putting gas in the car. Engine light stays on causing the key fob not to auto start the car. Loud Knocking noise coming from the gas tank.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 21, 2024Unknown or other, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11626748

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.