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US recalls (4)
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
Power train: automatic transmission, torque converter
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded.
Risk and remedy
Risk: During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S43.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Brakes
2023-03-14 · campaign 2023-132
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses could fail and cause a progressive brake fluid leak. If this happens, the driver may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This can cause reduced braking.
Note: A brake fluid leak would cause the brake warning light to turn on. This recall doesn't affect models with a Hybrid engine. Vehicles repaired under Ford warranty extension program 22N02 already have updated brake hoses, and don't require this repair.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front brake hoses.
Steering
2018-03-14 · campaign 2018-130
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel bolt torque retention feature may not fully engage into the steering shaft. If the bolt loosens, the steering wheel may appear to be loose, which could affect vehicle control. If a loose bolt is left unrepaired, the steering wheel may detach from the steering column, which could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt.
Powertrain
2017-07-06 · campaign 2017-332 · 696 vehicles
On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.0l engine coupled to a 6 speed automatic transmission, the torque converter could separate from the engine flex plate due to inadequate welds on the attachment studs. If this occurs, this would result in a sudden loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the torque converter.
Seats and restraints
2016-12-01 · campaign 2016-602 · 2 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the left rear seat back frame may have insufficient weld penetration between the pivot bracket and the pivot pin due to an error during welding setup. Improperly welded seat back pivot pins may not adequately retain items in the luggage compartment in a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to a rear seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the left hand second row seat back frame.
Lights and instruments
2016-05-24 · campaign 2016-253
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Some vehicles equipped with LED headlamps were built with defective support brackets which can cause the daytime running lamp light guide to shift out of design position. If this occurs, the support bracket can melt due to the increased exposure to the LED light energy. This can cause melted material to partially block the end of the light guide, subsequently causing a loss of lighting performance which could result in failure to meet the daytime running lamp light output requirements of the standard. This could result in the vehicle being less visible to other drivers, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace both headlamp assemblies.
Owner complaints (1,115)
Owners filed 1,115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fusion (37 crashes, 8 fires, 30 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 1,115).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 396 | |
| Power train | 314 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 134 | |
| Electrical system | 125 | |
| Unknown or other | 103 | |
| Steering | 52 | |
| Service brakes | 51 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 49 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Ford Fusion.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2017 Ford Fusion version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Fusion AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Fusion AWD 2.7 L Automatic (S6) | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 | 41 | 42 | $1,600 |
| Fusion FWD 1.5 L Automatic (S6) | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Fusion FWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Fusion FWD 2.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 21 | 32 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Fusion Hybrid FWD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 | 41 | 42 | $1,600 |
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