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2017 Ford Fusion

What 2017 Ford Fusion owners report most

Engine and powertrain problems dominate owner reports for this model, with no-start conditions being the most commonly described symptom. Owners also report overheating without warning lights and electrical failures, several of which led to fires or crashes. The Energi plug-in hybrid variant appears frequently in complaints involving wiring and starting issues.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 35%
Owners report the vehicle failing to start, sometimes leading to dealer teardowns that reveal wiring harness faults within the hybrid system, with some incidents involving fire. · 4 fire · 1 injured
Power Train safety 28%
Owners describe no-start conditions requiring towing, with some incidents attributed to wiring harness problems in the hybrid system, and some reports involving fires or crashes. · 1 fire · 5 crash · 6 injured
Engine And Engine Cooling safety 12%
Owners report the temperature gauge rising sharply while driving at highway speeds, with no warning lights illuminating to alert them before the gauge reaches a high reading. · 2 fire
Electrical System safety 11%
Owners report complete failure to start, with diagnosis revealing wiring harness faults in the hybrid system, and some incidents resulting in crashes. · 2 crash · 1 injured
Service Brakes safety 9%
102 reports (9%) · 1 fire · 11 crash · 7 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,090 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.