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2017 Ford Fusion steering problems

The 2017 Ford Fusion has 51 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

51

Steering complaints

4%

Share of year

6

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Fusion steering complaints by model year1,659 complaints2006: 12 complaints2007: 21 complaints2008: 11 complaints2009: 16 complaints2010: 1,659 complaints2011: 1,434 complaints2012: 1,472 complaints2013: 390 complaints2014: 328 complaints2015: 161 complaints2016: 177 complaints2017: 51 complaints2018: 18 complaints2019: 7 complaints2020: 11 complaints
Fusion steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18V167000SteeringMarch 12, 2018 · 1,301,986 units

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2017 Ford Fusion have?

NHTSA has 51 complaints about the 2017 Ford Fusion steering — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Ford Fusion steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 18V167000.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.