There are no safety recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi, but owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA.
2017 Ford Fusion Energi problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2017 Ford Fusion Energi complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Seats · reported Oct 22, 2026
I have a few complaints. First the most important. I was sitting in the drivers seat waiting on my kids. I accidentally pushed the set seat. Which seat 1 & 2 are both set pretty far back. Well for whatever reason it kept moving my seat forward toward the steering wheel, which at first I was like OK laughing but then it kept going and then I got stuck in between the steering wheel and the seat and it wasnât stopping so I opened my door and I believe thatâs what stopped. I canât remember I panicked and kind of laid to the side, but it really hurt. Second thing is when I turn my car is…
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 22, 2026
So I had my tires put on today and during that time I did a claim on here. And I just found out that my crankshaft is almost hanging out. And I read on Google. Thatâs something that usually happens with these once theyâre in the high mileage which mine is. Claim # [XXX] was the claim I did before this one I had hit potholes several in Madera, California, where I live. The roads are very bad. I even had made a report to three years ago because I hit one to the police officer. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine · reported Sep 3, 2026
I lost power while on the Freeway any indicators flashed: "see manual", "pre-collision assist not available", "service advance track", "downhill assist not available", the check engine light was on. It seems that when to limp mode. I took it to the Ford fusion dealer so they could check the car. They run into test and found that the transmission or motor has failed. I check and found that on that year make and model some cars were affected and it was a recall for that. This is the recall If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate…
Power Train · at 50,000 miles · reported Feb 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while attempting to drive out of the drive-thru, the gear shifter was stuck in park(P). The contact had experienced several failures. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into drive. The contact stated that once the vehicle was parked the gear shifter remained stuck in park(P). The contact manually depressed the button under the gear shifter to move the gear shifter. The check engine warning light and service reminder light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and was diagnosed and…
Electrical System · at 160,000 miles · reported Jan 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that after her son had parked and turned off the vehicle and upon returning to the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost and remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and an estimate of the battery cost was available; however, the contact was unaware when the battery would be in stock. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (8 reports), followed by unknown or other (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.