2017 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

140owner reports
72,000median miles
$7,900median quote
0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 14, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

499 of the 1,111 complaints on this car are about the engine. 140 of those describe engine failure.

No recall on this systemas of Oct 2, 2026

No crash reportedin 140 reports

3 firesin 140 reports

Tick what matches of 140 reports

a knocking or ticking noise first

the engine seized

oil light or low oil

the engine was replaced

it was covered by a warranty or extension

I was denied coverage

Engine failure on other Fusion years

201431 reports 201576 reports 2016123 reports 2017140 reports 201859 reports 201953 reports

Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2020.

What this problem usually is

These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.

Read the full explainer · Which cars report it most

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (138 reports), the short block or long block (14 reports) and the turbo (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Fusion

PE13-003opened Feb 21, 2013

Engine · model years 2010 to 2013

Electronic throttle body malfunction. Closed feb 28, 2014.

None of these investigations covers the 2017 model year.

What owners paid

34 of the 140 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $4,900 to $9,000.

$4,900$7,900$9,000

$0k$2k$4k$6k$8k

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 58,000 and 90,000 miles, from the 82 reports that gave a mileage.

Is this a known problem?

The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice for the 2017 Ford Fusion that deal with this problem. Newest first.

Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

Service bulletinSSM 46341Jan 27, 2017
WHEN SERVICING A 2.7L OR 3.0L ECOBOOST ENGINE, IF THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY IS REMOVED, CORRECT REASSEMBLY IS CRITICAL TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE.

What owners wrote

“The car overheated due to coolant leaking. Found out vehicle has a coolant intrusion requiring a new engine now.”
Filed May 17, 2026

“2017 ford fusion started to drive rough and minutes later the check engine light illuminated. The car was immediately turned off and taken to a mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed it with coolant intrusion and advised to check for recall. There are no active recalls associated with the VIN. The car needs a new engine at 70,000 miles.”
Filed Mar 19, 2026 · 70,000 miles

“Engine failed. Lost all compression. Evidently this is a known problem with this engine where the head, head gasket and block fail between cylinders.”
Filed Jan 26, 2026

“2017 Ford Fusion has 52,000 miles and needs an engine. Price of new engine and install 9,000. All service completed by Ford om required basis, but now needs an engine at 52K miles.”
Filed Jul 9, 2024 · 52,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 140 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.

Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found