Recalls & Defects For 2017 Ford Fusion

Recalls & Defects

Report Receipt Date: 12/05/2016
NHTSA Campaign: 16v874000

Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017 ford fusion vehicles manufactured september 27, 2016, to september 28, 2016. the left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded.

Consequence
During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. the recall began january 10, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s43.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 07/06/2017
NHTSA Campaign: 17v427000

Summary
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.

Consequence
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 03/12/2018
NHTSA Campaign: 18v167000

Summary
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 03/10/2023
NHTSA Campaign: 23v162000

Summary
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. We do not review, validate, or edit the information provided by the NHTSA.