2017 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet
Transmission fails or needs replacement
- 33owner reports
- 91,000median miles
- $4,900median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 30, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
308 of the 1,105 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 33 of those describe transmission failure.
Tick what matches of 33 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (33 reports) and the torque converter (6 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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
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.
What owners paid
5 of the 33 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $4,875 to $6,100.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 66,210 and 114,000 miles, from the 24 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Wrench light came on my car while driving 30mph, then the engine light. Had it diagnosed & I am told my car that went to the shop with code p0741 needs a NEW transmission!! 54, 618 miles only. Fix is $6800.00. I was told not to drive the car as it could seize up.”
Filed Dec 18, 2025
“Transmission failed on the highway with no prior signs...check engine light came up and the car would not go to higher gears and RPM was high and loud that i had to pull off the road onto gravel.”
Filed Oct 10, 2024
“The vehicle's automatic transmission began started shifting "roughly" and the service engine light for the powertrain came on. I was told the transmission code was for the "Traction Plate" and that I needed to replace the transmission.”
Filed Mar 11, 2024
“vehicle lost power at stops over 2 days period, then 3rd day transmission failed completely. repair shop reports that overdrive went out and transmission has to be overhauled.”
Filed Nov 8, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 33 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.
Other problems on this car
- Check engine light or misfire 338 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 139 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 126 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 101 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 48 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 47 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 28 reports