2017 Ford Fusion engine and engine cooling problems
134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2017 Ford Fusion — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…”
filed Nov 12, 2025
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed Aug 15, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Fusion | 54 | 18% |
| 2018 Fusion | 87 | 20% |
| 2016 Fusion | 108 | 7% |
| 2015 Fusion | 52 | 5% |
| 2014 Fusion | 33 | 3% |
| 2013 Fusion | 72 | 4% |
| 2012 Fusion | 5 | 0% |
| 2011 Fusion | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 Fusion | 93 | 2% |
| 2009 Fusion | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 Fusion | 1 | 0% |
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.