2017 Ford Fusion Hev
Common Problems
Ranked from 427 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
18 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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Engine Failure Due to Coolant Intrusion
200complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine fails due to coolant intrusion into the cylinders, leading to engine failure and requiring replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Overheating Due to Coolant Leak
90complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant leaks into the engine, causing overheating and potential engine failure.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Shift System Fault
90complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe shift system intermittently fails, causing the car to not move or get stuck in gear.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Misfire Due to Spark Plug Issues
76complaintsHigh severityEngineSpark plugs and ignition coils fail, leading to engine misfires and check engine light illumination.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Transmission Failure Leading to Gear Shifting Issues
12complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission malfunctions causing difficulty in shifting gears and unexpected downshifting.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Transmission Shifter Cable Bushing Failure
9complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifter cable bushing degrades, causing the shifter to fail and the vehicle to stall or fail to move.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine misfire and cylinder malfunction
7complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires and specific cylinders fail to function properly.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Misfire Causing Rough Idling
7complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires lead to rough idling and check engine light illumination, often due to coolant intrusion or spark plug issues.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Check Engine Light Illumination Due to Various Issues
6complaintsLow severityEngineCheck engine light illuminates due to various issues such as misfires, coolant intrusion, and engine overheating.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Misfire and Power Loss
6complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires and loses power at various speeds, often accompanied by a check engine light.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Shifter Cable Failure
5complaintsLow severitySteeringShifter cable detaches or fails, causing the gear shifter to malfunction.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Engine overheating and check engine light
4complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine overheats and check engine light illuminates due to coolant intrusion.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Shifter Cable Bushing Failure Causing Shifting Issues
4complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe shifter cable bushing fails, causing the gear shifter to malfunction and shift incorrectly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Severe Overheating and Engine Failure
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats due to coolant leakage, leading to engine failure and requiring immediate replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Torque Converter Failure
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTorque converter gradually fails, leading to transmission shifting issues and loss of power.
$1,500–$3,000est. torque converter replacement · 6–10 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Hydraulic Brake System Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesBrake system malfunctions causing the vehicle to become stuck in gear and fail to move.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Power Train Issues Leading to Loss of Power
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe power train issues lead to sudden loss of power and misfiring, causing the vehicle to nearly be rear-ended.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Transmission Failure Causing Random Jerking and Hesitation
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission randomly jerks and hesitates during acceleration, leading to potential loss of control.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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.