2017 Ford Fusion safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
37
complaints reporting a crash
8
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 24 report injuries (30 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles were involved in 186 fatal crashes with 84 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskFront brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid · Mar 10, 2023
- Crash riskSteering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach… · Mar 12, 2018
- Crash riskOn vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the… · Jul 6, 2017
- Crash riskLeft rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded · Dec 5, 2016