2017 Ford Fusion brakes problems

The 2017 Ford Fusion has 102 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

102

Brakes complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Fusion brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

23V162000BrakesMarch 10, 2023 · 1,280,726 units

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.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What owners report

“Which drive home from work one day when my brakes just gave out. Prior to my brakes given out in August. My brakes begin to feel loose. I set my car down for a few months and as recently as December 10 a had my car towed to Ford where they have. Let me know that my front brake lines have…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 11, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2017 Ford Fusion have?

NHTSA has 102 complaints about the 2017 Ford Fusion brakes — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 23V162000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.