Most common 2017 Ford Fusion Energi problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Fusion Energi complaints by model year
Best Fusion Energi years: 2018, 2017, 2016. Years to avoid: 2019, 2020, 2013, 2014. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi:
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2017 Ford Fusion Energi owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that after her son had parked and turned off the vehicle and upon returning to the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with battery failure. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost and remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and an estimate of the battery cost was available; however, the contact was unaware when the battery would be in stock. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Car was sitting in my driveway and the back lithium ion battery in trunk had a short and started on fire while car was off and not plugged in. Burnt through trunk and into back seat and both speakers are gone. Car has heavy smoke damage and all windows are bad. Found battery harness with completely melted where it plugs into battery.
Transmission & drivetrain
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while attempting to drive out of the drive-thru, the gear shifter was stuck in park(P). The contact had experienced several failures. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into drive. The contact stated that once the vehicle was parked the gear shifter remained stuck in park(P). The contact manually depressed the button under the gear shifter to move the gear shifter. The check engine warning light and service reminder light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the shifter cable bushing had detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. …
I lost power while on the freeway to about 40 MPH from 65 MPH, many indicators flashed: "see manual", "pre-collision assist not available", "service advance track", "downhill assist not available", the check engine light was on as well as the airbag light, I got off the freeway, turned the car off then on again, looked to see if for some reason it was in "l". I ended up getting to my destination, it sat for 2 hours then I started the car again, (because the tow truck was taking too long) and it seemed fine. I drove it short distances the next day, it was still fine (ck engine light still on btw) but after going 20 miles it did it again! Low power, lots of different indications of errors. I also noticed the engine seem to stay at a high RPM at a stop light, prior to this it seemed like it wasn't shifting like it should. …
2017 Ford Fusion Energi engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | CVT | FWD | 43 / 41 / 42 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Fusion Energi rates average: 35% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Fusion Energi at the same age. It is one of the best Fusion Energi years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi?
The electrical system — 8 complaints, 47% of all complaints for this model year, most often about 12v/24v/48v battery. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (4) and brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Fusion Energi?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2017 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 2020, 2013 and 2014. See the full Ford Fusion Energi years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Fusion Energi problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 20,000 miles; 69% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.