2017 Ford Fusion recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Fusion. Between them they involve brakes, steering, power train and seats. The most recent was received on March 10, 2023.

March 10, 2023Brakes

Front Brake Hoses May Rupture

NHTSA campaign 23V-162 · 1,280,726 vehicles potentially affected · Service brakes, hydraulic

The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

The risk: 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 remedy: 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.
March 12, 2018Steering

Steering Wheel may Detach

NHTSA campaign 18V-167 · 1,301,986 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

The defect: 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.

The risk: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy: 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.
July 6, 2017Power train

Torque Converter Connection may Fail

NHTSA campaign 17V-427 · 6,026 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

The defect: 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.

The risk: 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 remedy: 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.
December 5, 2016Seats

Rear Seat Back Pivot Pins may Fail

NHTSA campaign 16V-874 · 25 vehicles potentially affected · Seats

The defect: 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.

The risk: During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

The remedy: 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 by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Fusion built in 2017. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

What 2017 Ford Fusion owners should do

Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
Call a Ford dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (23V-162, 18V-167, 17V-427, 16V-874).
If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.

Other Ford Fusion model years

Common questions

Does the 2017 Ford Fusion have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 campaigns for the 2017 Ford Fusion: 23V-162 (Front Brake Hoses May Rupture); 18V-167 (Steering Wheel may Detach); 17V-427 (Torque Converter Connection may Fail); 16V-874 (Rear Seat Back Pivot Pins may Fail).

How do I know if my 2017 Ford Fusion has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2017 Ford Fusion?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.