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2017 Ford Fusion Energi
Common Problems

Ranked from 456 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

27 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Overheating Due to Coolant Intrusion

    206complaints
    High severityEngine

    Coolant leaks into the engine causing overheating and potential engine failure.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Hydraulic Brake System Issues

    170complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The hydraulic brake system fails, causing brake pedal failure, brake lock-up, or brake fluid leakage.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Transmission Shifting Issues

    64complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission fails to shift properly, leading to gear slipping and stuck in neutral.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Coolant Intrusion into Engine Causing Misfires

    18complaints
    High severityEngine

    Coolant leaks into the engine causing misfires and requiring engine replacement.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Engine misfire and cylinder malfunction

    13complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Cylinder misfires and engine codes indicate multiple misfires, often requiring engine replacement.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Coolant Intrusion

    10complaints
    High severityOther

    Coolant leaks into the engine, causing overheating and potential engine damage or failure.

  7. 7

    Engine Misfire and Performance Issues

    10complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine misfires, stalls, or experiences performance issues such as loss of power or unusual noises.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Engine Misfire Due to Cylinder Block Failure

    10complaints
    High severityEngine

    Cylinder block failure leading to coolant intrusion and engine misfires.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Engine Misfire Due to Spark Plug Issues

    10complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Spark plugs are damaged or leaking oil, leading to misfires and engine failure.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Engine coolant intrusion leading to engine misfire and failure

    9complaints
    High severityEngine

    Coolant leaks into the engine causing misfires and engine failure.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Check Engine Light Illumination

    8complaints
    Low severityEngine

    Check engine light illuminates due to various issues including misfires and coolant intrusion.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Engine coolant leakage leading to engine block replacement

    8complaints
    High severityEngine

    Coolant leakage into the engine block causes significant damage requiring full engine replacement.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure

    8complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Stop-start system malfunctions causing the engine to stall at idle.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  14. 14

    Steering Wheel Loose During Reversing

    8complaints
    Low severitySteering

    Steering wheel becomes loose during reversing, posing a potential safety risk.

  15. 15

    Engine block cracking due to coolant intrusion

    7complaints
    High severityEngine

    Coolant intrusion into the engine block leads to engine block cracking and requires full engine replacement.

  16. 16

    Engine Stall During Driving

    7complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls during driving, often accompanied by a check engine light and misfires.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  17. 17

    Check Engine Light and Performance Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The check engine light illuminates due to various issues such as misfires, coolant leaks, and engine block problems.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  18. 18

    Engine Misfire and Power Loss

    5complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine misfires and loses power during driving, often accompanied by a check engine light.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  19. 19

    Electrical System Malfunction

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The electrical system malfunctions, leading to battery discharge issues and frequent need for battery replacement.

  20. 20

    Engine Block Cracks and Coolant Leaks

    4complaints
    High severityEngine

    Coolant leaks into the engine causing cracks in the engine block, leading to engine failure.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  21. 21

    Engine Misfire and Rough Idle

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine misfires and runs roughly, often accompanied by an abnormal sound and check engine light.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  22. 22

    Engine Stall at Idle

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle, often due to stop-start system failure or misfires.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  23. 23

    Gear shifter failure and shifting issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Gear shifter fails to move between gears and causes shifting issues.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  24. 24

    Shift System Failure Causing Gear Shifting Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Shift system fails, preventing proper gear shifting and causing the vehicle to become immobile.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  25. 25

    Battery Failure

    3complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The 12V battery fails frequently, causing the vehicle to fail to start and potentially leaving the driver stranded.

  26. 26

    Steering System Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering system malfunctions, causing the steering wheel to feel loose or the vehicle to lose steering assistance.

  27. 27

    Engine Stall During Operation

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine stalling occurs frequently during driving, often due to misfires or low fuel pressure.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.