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2017 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet

Engine stalls or loses power while driving

  • 126owner reports
  • 71,063median miles
  • $7,016median quote
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Aug 18, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

863 of the 1,105 complaints on this car are about the engine. 126 of those describe stalling.

Tick what matches of 126 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (12 reports), the ignition coil or plugs (9 reports) and the battery (6 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

17V-427Jul 6, 2017
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter

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.

Risk and remedy
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.
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.

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.

NHTSA summary
On February 21, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE13-003 to investigate allegations of electronic throttle body (ETB) failures resulting in sudden reduction of engine power in model year (MY) 2009-2013 Ford Escape, Fusion, Mariner and Milan vehicles. During this investigation, Ford identified a condition in subject vehicles equipped with 2.5L and 3.0L engines that may result in a sudden reduction of engine power.According to Ford, the ETB internal motor contacts may develop a high resistance material buildup condition on the commutator, resulting in intermittent electrical connectivity and reduced engine power. When this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or Wrench light will illuminate and the vehicle may enter a limited limp home mode.Ford?s trade name for the feature is Failure Mode Effects Management (FMEM) mode.In this mode, engine power and vehicle speed are reduced, while full function of the power steering, power braking, lighting, and climate control systems are maintained.ODI?s complaint analysis indicate that the predominant failure mode involved reduced motive power associated with the limited limp home mode with engine speeds limited to approximately 900 RPM. Analysis of warranty claims provided by Ford identified 59,807 claims related to ETB replacements and approximately 50 percent of claims are associated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2111, Throttle Body Stuck Open, and P2112, Throttle B

None of these investigations covers the 2017 model year.

What owners paid

14 of the 126 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $7,000 to $8,000.

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 30,353 and 86,683 miles, from the 91 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“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

“1.5 ecoboost catastrophic engine failure. On hi-way lost power. Coolant went into engine cracked block. Known defect, but ford says my car is not covered. But won’t explain why, it checks all the boxes, mfg in Mexico during defective years under mileage and date. Never received notice. Stuck with $7,800 repair. Ford executives will not engage to help.”

Filed Nov 29, 2023

“My 2017 Ford Fusion with 77,000 miles was running poorly. I noticed coolant reservoir was empty with no visible leaks. Took it to a Ford dealership and was told coolant was leaking into cylinders. I was told to fix the car they would have to replace the engine. Had I not noticed the coolant issue and the engine died while driving in highway traffic, my safety, as well as the safety of others would have been at risk.”

Filed Oct 18, 2023 · 77,000 miles

“humming sounds from gas tank. Car stalls and difficult to crank when getting fuel. Car has a horrible smell from gas fumes.”

Filed Sep 4, 2023

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 126 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. 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.

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