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2017 Ford Fusion recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Fusion, filed between December 5, 2016 and March 10, 2023. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 23V162000 | March 10, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| 18V167000 | March 12, 2018 | Steering: steering wheel/handle bar |
| 17V427000 | July 6, 2017 | Power train: torque converter |
| 16V874000 | December 5, 2016 | Seats: mid/rear assembly |
Service brakes, hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (23V162000)
Filed March 10, 2023
What is wrong. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
What could happen. A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar (18V167000)
Filed March 12, 2018
What is wrong. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
What could happen. A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
Power train: torque converter (17V427000)
Filed July 6, 2017
What is wrong. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
What could happen. If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.
Seats: mid/rear assembly (16V874000)
Filed December 5, 2016
What is wrong. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded.
What could happen. During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S43.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2017 Ford Fusion may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Ford dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Ford may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Ford customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Fusion
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2017 Ford Fusion recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Fusion have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Fusion. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2017 Ford Fusion free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Ford dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2017 Ford Fusion was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.