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2017 Ford Fusion steering problems

Owners reported steering problems in 52 complaints for the 2017 Ford Fusion, 4% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
52 4% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
37,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
6 and 0
Injuries and deaths
2 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When steering problems show up

Steering complaints by mileage, 2017 Ford Fusion Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 37,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 9 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 10 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 6 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 4 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 5 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 37,000 miles
Based on 36 complaints that include mileage. 69% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles9
20k to 40k miles10
40k to 60k miles6
60k to 80k miles4
80k to 100k miles5
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 36 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 37,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 injuries.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford fusion. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle pulled to the left and swayed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires needed air. Another technician diagnosed the vehicle and revealed that the front camber and rear toe failed. The repairs needed were unknown and the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken for a test drive, but the failure was unable to be duplicated.

Reported at 15 miles, July 2017 CrashInjury

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the steering rack. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V167000 (Steering) but the VIN was not included.

Reported at 69,000 miles, February 2024

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